Our approach to the curriculum in more detail Cultural

Children begin Geography at The Pelican using globes and studying maps using jigsaws. They can trace and colour the shapes of each continent as well as placing them in the right place in the puzzle. They go on to name and put the shapes onto blank maps of the world and to recognise flags. Looking at countries individually they will use picture cards of mothers and babies, families and their daily lives and handle and examine artefacts from other cultures - a Japanese fan, chopsticks, a sari or an African drum. On festival days we may celebrate by learning songs from other countries or inviting a guest or parent to talk to the children about special costumes and celebrations.