Visual Mapping with Kidspiration

8th Age students were introduced to the concept of Visual Mapping this week. Visual mapping is also known as Story Webbing. Children worked in pairs to read a story together and were asked to circle the characters, underline the important facts, and identify the where the story takes place. Then they created a visual representation of the setting, the characters, and the plot using the Kidspiration app. This type of story diagramming allows students to see the "big picture" and can bring information and ideas to life with images and labels as opposed to lots of text. It helps kids break information down into smaller parts and gives them a chance to use their imagination and creativity.

We will present these visual maps in class after Winter Break so the students can practice their public speaking skills!