Welcome to Our World

Finding My Place Year Prep Social Sciences Exploring where we belong

What is a Place?

A place is somewhere we can be Places can be big or small Every place is special in its own way We all have places that are important to us

What makes a place special to you?

Think about your favorite place It might be at home, school, or somewhere else What do you like about it? Who do you share it with?

What is Belonging?

Belonging means feeling like you fit in It's when a place feels like home We belong to our family and friends Places where we belong make us feel happy and safe

Share Your Special Place

Draw your special place Think about why it's special Share with a friend Listen to others' stories too

Our Local Community Map

Places We All Share

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Everyone has a special place that helps them feel like they belong

We all have places that are important to us These places help us feel safe and happy Next time, we'll explore more about our homes and families