Thinking Maps
Pre-k
Santa Maria Elem.
Bubble Map
Students were given fish crackers to taste (studying the letter Ff). Then
they were asked to come up with adjectives that described the way the
crackers tasted, smelled, and looked.
Double Bubble Map
Students produced words to describe babies and pre k students
and what they have in common.
Circle Map
Students created a circle map by looking through magazines and cutting objects they
see are green. The frame of reference tells what group students belong to(Ex.
Students whose names are circled are the grasshoppers). The frame of reference also
tells the source is S&S super savers!.
Circle Map
Students create a circle map by looking through magazines and cutting objects
that are blue. The frame of reference tells what group the students belong to.
Student Work
Students were asked to draw
differences between a baby and a prek
child. Teacher drew a blue line to
differentiate the two. The student
began drawing circles around certain
items. When asked by teacher why she
was drawing circles, she responded
“I’m drawing the circles like you did.”
Students are aware of the formation of
the map and that pictures belong in the
circles.
Double-Bubble Map
Students produced words to describe babies and pre k students
and what they have in common. Home to school connection is
clearly visible in the student home-projects on the right.