Tuesday, January 18, 2011

The origin (and importance of!) early spatial skills...

Did you know?....Cartography is more than "just" maps...it also deals with the fascinating topic of so-called spatial skills.

Spatial concepts (a category of basic concepts) define the relationship between us and objects, as well as the relationships of objects to each other. As our language begins to develop, early spatial concepts such as in front of, behind, top, bottom, over, under, last, between, farthest, backward, in, on, etc., help us understand directions more precisely, ask detailed questions, and express our ideas to others. For preschoolers and young students, an awareness or understanding of spatial concepts and relationships usually predicts later success in math, reading, and following directions.

Take a look at this short article on "Spatial Visualization".

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