This past weekend, the SOHK team held an exciting and educational session for children aged 5 to 6. Led by a SOHK instructor, the training focused on helping the children identify and explore the green areas around the school. Through hands-on experience, the kids learned about the school’s environment, focusing on its green spaces and specific objects within the area.
The session was more than just an exercise in map-making—it was an opportunity for the kids to connect with their surroundings in a way they hadn’t before. Guided by the instructor, they were tasked with sketching maps of the green area. Despite their young age, the children were determined and enthusiastic, carefully following their instructor’s guidance.
Watching these young learners immerse themselves in the process, it was clear that they not only understood the concept of mapping but also learned to appreciate their environment. This simple activity, identifying trees, plants, and other objects, opened their minds to the importance of green spaces and how maps can serve as tools to explore and understand their world.
It’s moments like these that highlight the importance of early education in fields like geography and environmental science. By starting young, SOHK is planting the seeds of curiosity and environmental stewardship in these children, encouraging them to become lifelong learners and explorers of the world around them.
Conclusion
With the continued support and innovation of educators, we’re excited to see how these young minds will grow and apply what they’ve learned in the future. The green area session was just the beginning of their journey into understanding their environment through mapping, and we can’t wait to see what comes next!
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