Simple Map Skills: Cardinal Directions & Locating Buildings

by Mrs.Cross

Price: 300 points or $3 USD

Subjects: geography

Grades: 0

Description: Are your students just beginning their journey with map skills? This simple, no-prep Boom Card deck is the perfect digital activity to introduce and reinforce fundamental map concepts. Students will practice identifying key community buildings and using a compass rose to understand cardinal directions (North, South, East, West). This engaging and interactive 20-card deck is designed for early learners or older learners who need age appropriate materials, and provides immediate feedback to keep students motivated and on track. This Deck is Divided into Two Key Skill Sections: Part 1: Locating Buildings (Cards 2-11) Students will read a simple instruction (e.g., "Where is the library?"). They will identify and click or tap the correct building on the map. This section builds vocabulary and basic map-reading confidence. Part 2: Cardinal Directions (Cards 12-21) These cards feature the same map. Students will read a clue using a cardinal direction (e.g., "What building is building WEST of the park."). They will apply their knowledge of North, South, East, and West to locate the correct building. This Resource is Perfect for: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade students Introduction to Geography or Social Studies units Special Education students Whole group instruction on an interactive whiteboard Small group centers or station activities Independent practice and reinforcement Formative assessment Homework