Maps & Directions: Finding Our Way
Learning about positional words Reading simple maps Finding places using directions
What Are Positional Words?
Words that tell us WHERE things are Help us describe locations Make directions clear and easy to follow Examples: next to, behind, in front of, between
Simon Says with Directions!
Listen carefully to the directions Use your body to show positions Follow commands with positional words Have fun while learning!
Reading Our Classroom Map
Maps show us where things are located Symbols represent real objects and places We can use positional words to describe locations Practice finding things using map directions
Playground Map Adventure
{"left":"The slide is behind the climbing frame\nThe swings are next to the sandpit","right":"The monkey bars are between the slide and swings\nThe bench is in front of the garden"}
Can You Give Directions?
Look at our classroom map Choose a starting point and destination Use positional words to give directions Help your partner find the location!
Remember This!
Maps help us find our way Positional words make directions clear Practice makes us better map readers!
What Did We Learn Today?
We learned positional words: next to, behind, in front of, between We practiced reading simple maps We gave directions using positional language Maps help us find places in our world
More Maps slide decks
Other ready-to-teach decks on maps.
Free Maps images
Drop these illustrations straight into your lesson.
