MIND MAPPING FOR CHILDREN AND ECES

 WHAT IS MIND MAPPING?

A mind map is a visual diagram with information focused on a central idea. It is built around a single central topic.

By placing the main idea in the centre, onlookers or readers can easily understand the map's focus and add their own thoughts and connections when viewing the information.

Mind maps are a simple, visual method to organize ideas for better clarity and recall, so when the creator returns to the map with new ideas or thoughts for expansion, they can easily remember the focus and purpose of the topic.

 

MIND MAP FOR MINDFUL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SPACES



Mind Maps make learning visible.

Mind Maps make thinking visible.

 

Mind maps create a visual map of ideas, concepts, and connections.

·       Mind Maps create relationships between things.

·       Mind Maps are a part of emergent curriculum.

·       Mind Maps are a visualization of thoughts.



      ECEs can create mind maps with children to visualize ideas for programming or projects.

Consider the steps of how children learn and process new information

1.       Create.

2.       Evaluate.

3.       Analyze.

4.       Apply.

5.       Understand.

6.       Remember.

Mind maps area great way to fluidly connect all of these steps.

 


CREATE ONLINE mind maps for free:  https://www.mindmeister.com/

 

WHAT ARE SKETCH NOTES?

A great way to create mind maps is by creating and using sketch notes.

Sketch notes are "rich visual notes created from a mix of handwriting, drawings, hand-lettering, shapes, and visual elements like arrows, boxes, and lines.


The best time to use sketch notes is while listening to a speaker, a lecture, a discussion, or webinar because making sketch notes is quick and don't require a lot of detail. The creator can almost visually barf or stream all of their ideas onto the paper.

Sketch notes don't require special drawing skills but do require you to listen so you can visually synthesize and summarize ideas by using writing and drawing." (Mike Rohde, Rohdesign)

SEE HOW THIS TEACHER uses sketch notes in her classroom: https://teachingandlearninginmrsgentrysclass.com/2019/03/03/how-i-teach-and-use-sketch-notes-for-reading-comprehension/

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Information on sketch notes and David Kelly sketch note graphic from (and for more information) https://rohdesign.com/sketchnotes/

Information, ideas and definitions of Mind Mapping developed from: Mind Maps. Wikipedia and Mind Mapping for Ideas in Early Childhood Programs (webinar). Dr. Diane Kashin RECE. Early Childhood Investigations Webinars

What is education sketch note graphic from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gforsythe/with/10918532365/

Farm sketch note from: https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/326229566758557756/

 


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