Map art projects

Collage using old maps: La Habana (2015) ©Sian Robertson 2014-15

Pick up a couple extra maps and globes, because these globe projects will leave you stunned. These tutorials and products are a gorgeous way to decorate.

I love projects made with maps. I came up with this project a few years back because I needed to use up some damaged old maps. I couldn't bring myself to thro…

Turn your old maps into some fabulous craft projects!

Those old paper maps are long gone...but aren't they cute? Welcome to "cool things to make and DIY with old maps".

We have recently wrapped up our summative watercolor project, called "identity maps". Students learned to express aspects of themselves using an imaginary map and paint as their vehicle. They created an island with 8 or more land or water features named for aspects of their identity. We began our unit by dyeing watercolor paper with tea to make it look old. Students then learned how to watercolor using 3 main watercolor washes (flat, gradual, and transitional). Details were achieved by using…

We have recently wrapped up our summative watercolor project, called "identity maps". Students learned to express aspects of themselves usin...

I've loved map crafts ever since I was little - if you are obsessed with them too, you are going to love this collection of 20+ project ideas.

Make geography fun with this USA map art craft.

I've taught this project before in both Honduras and in Ecuador . I absolutely love it. It brings out such interesting information abou...

Understanding how kids’ street, town, state, continent and planet fit together is downright confusing. Thankfully, this simple me on the map craftivity is perfect to help make things make sense! Kids will love exploring where they live at the different levels! Great for a whole group class project during a map or geography unit! #maps #meonthemap

I have always loved looking at map crafts! I love the colors and lines of maps. They seem to illustrate some cool adventure out there! I used to love looking at the maps that came with the National Geographic in the doctors office when I was a kid. So even though it has been a...Read More »

Nikki Rosato Tom Jamaica, NY

Make a personalized DIY Map Art project like this one with a map, a quote, and a few supplies with my easy to follow tutorial. This map is special since it maps out one of the journeys in our married life….www.smallhomesoul.com

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Map Unit Study: When learning about maps with kids, make your own map, using a simple watercolour painting technique! #homeschool #grade1 #kidspainting #artsandcrafts #teaching

I started my Grade 6 Geography lesson this year getting acquainted with my students. Grade 6 is a shift from upper primary to middle school for them and I wanted to set the scene of inquiry, curiosity and fun since the beginning and what’s best than an “Autobiography Map”. Creating a whole new place from imagination is way harder than it look and therefore they were provided some questions regarding their likes, dislikes, activities that represent them and goal they have for their future…

I have missed blogging! I think when I moved to 3rd Grade, I felt lost in the blogging world because all of my blogging buddies were 1st or 2nd grade teachers. Not only do I not teach first or second grade, I don't even teach reading or math...I teach 3rd grade science and social studies. I just didn't feel like I fit in anymore. But blogging I think helps me to be a better teacher, it helps me to reflect on my lessons and projects so that I can improve them for next year. So I'm going to…