My world and community
Map My Classroom
Draw a bird’s-eye map of your classroom with a key and a compass rose.
Thinking sheet · My world and community
Design a Playground for Everyone
Design a playground that kids of all ages and abilities can enjoy together.
- Grades
- K–5
- Time
- about 30 minutes
- Kids practice
- inclusive design, empathy, planning
What kids do
“Design a playground where everyone can play!”
- My playground from above
- Everyone can play:
- My favorite part and who it helps:
How to run it
- Talk about kids who use wheelchairs, little kids and kids who like quiet.
- Label each part.
- Send the best ideas to your principal or town.
Talk about it
- Who might feel left out at a regular playground?
- How did your design help?
- What would you test first?
Take it further
Build a model with blocks or recycled materials.
Pairs well with
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