Your Child Will Learn
Landmarks are large structures that represent ideas and tell stories about surrounding environments
Here’s What to Do
- Visit a local landmark that your child can physically interact with through sight, sound, or touch
- Explain what the landmark represents and share some brief history about it
- Take pictures of your child at the landmark or let them take the photos
- Look at the pictures you or your child took and ask them to create a painting based on the experience
Put PEER Into Action
PAUSE
- Show your child a photo of the landmark before your visit to gain their interest
ENGAGE
- Ask your child to describe the physical characteristics of the landmark, such as its size, shape, color, and texture
- Follow your child’s lead when taking photos of the landmark
ENCOURAGE
- Ask your child what colors and shapes they will use in their painting of the landmark
- Compliment and praise your child’s painting
REFLECT
- Ask your child, what was the environment like around the landmark we visited?
Not Quite Ready
Read a nonfiction children’s book about the landmark before you visit so your child can be familiar with what they will see
Ready for More
Have your child write the name of the landmark on their painting along with a sentence to describe their experience (if they cannot write, write their ideas for them)
As Your Child Masters This Skill
They will be curious about and show interest in learning more information about landmarks
Time to Complete
15-30 minutes
Materials Needed
Smartphone, camera, paper, paint