The Traveler

Have kids make an inference about items in a suitcase. Why does this person need certain materials? What does he / she plan on using them for? Is the person a girl or a boy? How can you tell? How many people are going on the trip? What are they going to do there? Below is an example of how to conduct the activity:

First check out the bag:

Is there more than one bag? If so, how many people are going on the trip?

Bag design - Do you think it belongs to a boy or a girl?

Old or new - If it's old, do you think the person does a lot of traveling?

Now, open it up and take a peek inside!

Fishing rod - Someone is going to a place with a body of water: lake, river, ocean. One person is going fishing or they are all going to share the rod.

Tent - somewhere in the country, not the city. He plans on sleeping outside.

Marshmallows - He plans on making a campfire and roasting them.

Graham crackers - I think he will make smores

Chocolate bars - He is definitely making smores and has a sweet tooth.

Frying pan - He will be cooking

Bug spray - He is going somewhere buggy, like the woods with high grass, trees.

Mirror -He wants to look attractive while he's out in the wilderness. He wants to impress someone?

ipod - He likes music.

Get creative! Your pretend traveler can go anywhere in the world! 

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