A kit for manipulating regional spatial data includes at least one package for storing a set of materials of said kit; and a set of materials which includes, a map puzzle including a plurality of interlocking jigsaw pieces of predetermined shapes each representing a geopolitical feature, wherein said interlocking pieces are able to be assembled to form a graphic image of a geographic area; a plurality of reusable sticker icons representing persons, places or things, which are releasably attachable to the graphic image of the geographic area to identify the location of the geographic feature; a plurality of reusable text labels each expressing a place name and which are releasably attachable to the graphic image of the geographical area to identify the location of the place; lesson plan(s); and a set of instructions.