Students from 5th grade C continued the 5th grade learning experience inspired by Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, taking part in a creative activity that connected literature, geography, cultural references, and collaborative work.
The activity was developed during the Spanish Language Elementary subject, guided by Ms. Maria Soledad Vallejos Carrera, in articulation with the English Immersion Plan, led by Mr. Marcos Riveros. In this experience, the connection was developed through the cultural dimension of the plan, using literature as a bridge to explore the United Kingdom, its geography, history, and the wider cultural world behind the story.
As part of the session, students explored the journey of the Hogwarts Express from King’s Cross Station in London to Hogwarts in Scotland. Before creating their own proposals, they observed the location of the British Isles and recognised real places connected to the novel. This helped them understand that the magical world of Harry Potter is also connected to geographical and cultural references that can be explored beyond the pages of the book.
Using the methodology of Social Mapping, students worked in groups to represent the route to Hogwarts in a visual and creative way. Through maps, drawings, symbols, names, and imagined details, each group transformed the map into a narrative space, where geography and fantasy came together.
One of the most engaging parts of the activity was the creation of their own magical train stations. Students designed stations inspired by the world of Harry Potter, adding names, visual elements, and creative details that reflected their understanding of the journey. This allowed them to connect reading comprehension with imagination, teamwork, and oral explanation.
At the end of the experience, students presented their work to their classmates, explaining the route they had imagined and the main elements included in their maps. As a symbolic closing, each student received a Hogwarts Express ticket, reinforcing the idea that reading can also become a journey through places, stories, and imagination.
Through this activity, students from 5th grade C were able to approach literature from a wider perspective, connecting the reading process with geography, culture, creativity, and collaborative learning. Experiences like this show that stories are not only read; they can also be mapped, imagined, shared, and connected to the world that inspired them.
