How to make a town guide

This project is suitable for all ages and encompasses so many topics – Geography, History, English, computer skills, photography, not to mention creativity.

Before you begin, decide who your town guide will be aimed at – visiting families to the area? Older people? Residents looking for a What’s On guide?

Many of our Lower Secondary courses would link to this activity.

Lower Secondary courses

Some ideas to include in your guide

A top 5-10 facts about your town/city/village – this could include a brief history, what its main industry is, if any famous people grew up there etc.
Draw a map. Depending on how big your town is this might just focus on a specific area of interest. Older students might well attempt several maps of different areas that fold out of the book.
Include photographs. You could research some online but it would be more fun to take and print your own.

Other things to consider

How about writing reviews for particular places you’ve visited? Museums, theatres, restaurants, playgrounds, beaches. Another great opportunity for some photos!
Why not encourage some nature spotting? If you live in or near countryside, you could list local flowers, plants and animals that appear in your area.
If your guide is for children, you could add in some quizzes, colouring sheets or create a trail for them around your town to look for certain landmarks.
And finally, don’t forget to create an eye-catching cover.

Primary Level courses

supplementary homeschooling is a choice for many students

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