FREE Map Skills for Kids – 3-Lesson Taster Course & Worksheets
Build map-reading skills with symbols, keys and directions.
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Free Map Skills Worksheets for Kids
Teach essential map-reading skills with three practical lessons on what maps show, symbols and keys, and compass directions. No checkout required.
Learning journey: understand maps → decode symbols → use directions.
What your child will learn
- What a map is and why people use maps.
- How symbols and map keys communicate information.
- How to use north, south, east and west to describe direction.
Your 3 free infographics
- Download What Is a Map? infographic (PNG)
- Download Symbols & Keys infographic (PNG)
- Download Compass Direction infographic (PNG)
Your 3 matching printable worksheets
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3 free lessons vs 8 infographics + 8 worksheets in the complete course.
View the complete Map Skills for Kids course →
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This course is part of our Free Worksheets collection.
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How to use these resources
View one teaching infographic on a tablet or computer, discuss its key ideas, then complete the matching worksheet. Revisit the lesson for revision or extra practice. Print the A4 worksheets or use a compatible image-annotation app. PNG worksheets are not interactive PDF forms.
Access and frequently asked questions
How do I access the resources? Use the direct PNG download links above. This free taster does not require checkout.
Will anything be posted? No. This is a digital resource, with no physical item shipped.
How should I print? Select A4 paper and 100% / Actual Size, then check the print preview for clipping. Colours can vary between screens and printers.
Can I share the files? Use the resources for your own personal or licensed educational use. Do not resell or publicly redistribute the files.
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🎁 What's Inside?
3 teaching infographics and 3 matching printable PNG worksheets. Use the six direct download links on this page; no checkout is required. This is an introductory taster, with a link to the full course for further learning.
🌱 Why It Matters
Explain what maps show, interpret symbols and keys, and use north, south, east and west to describe direction.
👨👩👧 Who Is It For?
Children beginning map-reading, supported by parents, teachers and homeschool educators.
💌 A Note From Us
At Edhed Learning, we pair visual explanations with practical activities to make learning clear and approachable. Take one topic at a time, talk about what you notice and return to the activities at your own pace.
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