Step 2: Print, cut out the outline, trace country
Look on-line for printable maps: Eduplace has it organized by state, country, or continent. If you want to be able to print larger maps, I used Your Child Learns maps, where you can specify the map to fit on 1 page, 4 pages (2×2), 9 pages (3×3), up to 64 pages! That’s a big map… and a lot of dough! We chose 4 pages, and taped them together, and cut them out. I realized that you don’t have to be extremely careful cutting out the intricate bays and jagged coastline. Just have the kids do their best and it will turn out fine. Once it is cut out, trace the outline onto your cardboard, and remove the paper map.