Mapping at the Age of Three.

Blaut, J. M.; Stea, David

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ERIC Number: EJ104910

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Publication Date: 1974

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Mapping at the Age of Three

Blaut, J. M.; Stea, David

Journal of Geography, 73, 7, 5-9, Oct 74

A study of toy-play mapping by three-, four-, and five-year-old children demonstrates that children can clearly represent a cognitive map at the age of three. Mapping, therefore, is developmentally primitive and formal map learning can begin at the age of school entrance. (JH)

Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction, Map Skills

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