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Fantasy Quest Club / Fantasy Map Drawing

Fantasy Map Drawing

Children design and draw their own fantasy world map, complete with mountains, forests, rivers and hidden treasure.

How to run it

  1. Show examples of fantasy maps with keys and compass roses.
  2. Give each child paper to sketch coastlines and landforms.
  3. Add place names, symbols and a map key.
  4. Age the maps by scrunching or tea-staining and display them.

You will need

  • paper
  • pencils
  • coloured pencils
  • fineliners
Make it easier or harderOffer a template outline for younger children; older children can add a grid reference system.
SafetyIf tea-staining, educators handle hot water.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children plan and represent imaginary places using map conventions.

Fits these theme days

Fantasy Quest ClubPirate DayTreasure Hunters DayMythical Creatures

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