- Definition
A logo is a special picture or design, sometimes with words, that helps you quickly recognize a company, team, or product. It's like their unique symbol.
A sports team might use a picture of a bear as their logo so fans can easily spot their hats and shirts.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: A logo is like the special picture on your favourite cereal box that helps you find it in the store.
Ask your child: What are some logos you can find in our kitchen?
Common mix-up: Kids might think a logo is just any picture on a product. A logo is a specific symbol that a company uses over and over to help you recognize it.
Examples
- A toy company might use a bright red star as their logo.
- A local bakery could use a drawing of a cupcake as the logo on their boxes.
logo is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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