Temple University’s Dr. Nora Newcombe describes
spatial thinking as “seeing in the mind’s eye.” Spatial skills are what allow us to “picture the locations of objects, their shapes, their
relations to each other and the paths they take as they move.” Maps support spatial thinking by helping children visualize where objects,
places, cities, and countries are in relation to one another. Quite literally, maps help them figure out their place in the world. More information here
Why Children Still Need to Read (and Draw) Maps By Deborah Farmer Kris
