Description
Introduce north, south, east, and west with cardinal directions worksheets made for young learners. Students follow directional steps, work with a compass, and label locations through animal, fairy, and pirate-themed activities.
What’s included
- Fish Swim, Seal Bubbles, Treasure Search, Heart Hop, and Snake Slither activities
- Answer keys for the follow-the-directions pages
- Location-labeling worksheets with word banks
- Compass poster and classroom direction labels
- Teacher suggestions and game ideas
Classroom ideas
Begin with the compass poster and direction labels, then guide students through a worksheet together. Use the room labels for a movement game before children practice following directions on paper. The answer keys support checking and discussion.
Preparation and file details
Print the selected pages and display the direction labels where students can see them. This website download includes the printable PDF; it does not include a TpT Easel activity.
File: 18 PDF pages, including cover and terms. Digital download; no physical product will be shipped.
Reyna M. –
This is a great activity for students learning cardinal directions. This is a fun way for students to learn this ever important skill . Thank you! (Originally shared on my TpT store.)
Amy R. –
My students loved this resource! They were fully engaged and learned a lot! (Originally shared on my TpT store.)
Kaitlin S. –
My students were very engaged and loved doing some of these worksheets. My struggling students excelled and loved doing these activities. (Originally shared on my TpT store.)