U.S. and World Map Stencils
for Playgrounds

Both of these playground map stencils have holes to help delineate political boundaries and physical contours such as oceans, large lakes and continental shapes. Each stencil comes as 8 pieces and includes detailed instructions, including recommendations for paint. The painting project can be a fun activity for students, and the finished product will certainly open up many more educational activity possibilities. Order info below.

Playground Tested

• Photos illustrate murals painted by team of four adults and ten 2nd-4th graders in three hours.

Easy to Apply

• Instructions include paint specifications.

Geographically and Proportionally Accurate

• The eight section stencil has holes which define the detailed borders of the 50 states and 5 great lakes (USA map) and continents and countries of the world (world map).

Encourages Educational Classroom Projects

• Geographical - Paint rivers, mountains, lakes and deserts
• Political - Show major cities, capitals
• Economic - Find dams, major crops, products and resources
• Scientific - Locate species habitats and animal/bird migration routes
• Historical - Draw explorer routes and places of historical interest

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