Direction Words: Zoo Map

Complete a marvelous map of a zoo with this cut-and-paste worksheet for kindergarteners and first graders! Each clue uses a cardinal direction to describe where the lion, snake, bear, and tiger are in relation to the zoo’s gate. Learners will use the clues and the provided map to paste the animals into their correct squares.

This hands-on activity will help students use directional words and read a simple map. Map-reading and spatial reasoning skills are vital for early learners, as they can help with problem-solving and lay the foundation for other geography lessons. Students will also need to read maps and understand directions to navigate the world around them.

For more practice with maps, try Reading a Grid Map #2: Around Town or Color Land and Water.