Does “go west” just get you a blank stare? Before kids can follow a map, they need the words. K5 Learning’s free kids compass worksheet helps young learners match North, South, East and West to the points on a compass.
What’s Included
- Worksheet #4, “Compass point words”: 2 pages (the worksheet plus an answer key)
- Kids match each compass word to its picture and write the missing first letter
- On the same page: Worksheets #2 and #6 practice the same compass words, and the others cover up, down, left and right
Who It’s For
This worksheet is for kindergarten and early elementary kids who are just learning their directions. It’s short enough for a quick lesson and gives a reading and spelling boost too, since kids sound out each word.
How to Use It
- Find north first: stand outside with your child and point north, then fill in the worksheet together.
- Add a rhyme: “Never Eat Soggy Waffles” helps kids remember N, E, S, W going clockwise.
- Make it a game: after the worksheet, call out a direction and have kids turn to face it.
- Go further: pair it with our make-a-compass printable for a hands-on geography day.
Get the Free Kids Compass Worksheet
Free from K5 Learning. On their page, look for Worksheet #4, “Compass point words”.
More on FHD
- Free Printable: How to Make a Compass & Determine “North”
- FREE Printable Geography Game for Kids
- FREE Global Geography Trivia Game
- FREE Geography Notebooking Pages
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