How many different kinds of landmarks can you find in one neighborhood? Landmarks in a neighborhood act as an “anchor”. Just like how an anchor on a ship holds that ship in place and keeps it from drifting away, neighborhood landmarks are designed to serve a purpose, whether it’s a school, a hospital, a library, a police station or even just a sculpture or statue.

Related Lessons

  • Look at the world and identify shapes, while discussing the attributes that define them. Then continue the conversation at home while putting groceries away.

  • Kids must develop a spatial sense to communicate with others about the world around them. To do so, it’s important that families use vocabulary related to position and location as often as possible around young learners.

  • In this step-by-step activity video, we create magical bead wands while learning to sort and collect with your child. This video is included as part of PBS SoCal’s Family Math initiative, which provides math tools and support for families of young learners.