Are these kindergarten social studies worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

Kindergarten Simple Maps Worksheet

About this worksheet

A map is a small representation of places and their positions. Kindergarten children first understand maps through familiar landmarks such as home, school, a park, and a store. They may recognise every symbol but still confuse the map with a picture of what a street literally looks like, or turn the page and lose track of direction. This worksheet uses the same five-position layout in varied arrangements so children can practise above, below, left, right, north, south, east, and west. Support items use everyday position words and do not require a compass. Standard items show a compass and name one direction. Challenge items follow two short moves across the map. Every answer comes from the actual labelled features and coordinates shown. Watch whether your child starts from the named landmark before moving; beginning at the wrong place makes an otherwise correct direction lead to the wrong answer.

What your child will learn

Understand that a map represents where places are
Use above, below, left, and right on a map
Read north, south, east, and west from a compass
Follow a short route between familiar landmarks

Worked example

If School is above Home, the compass shows that School is north of Home. Start at Home before tracing the direction.

Common mistake

Moving from whichever symbol catches the eye instead of beginning at the place named in the question.

Helpful hint

Touch the starting place, then move one direction at a time.

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Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with simple maps?: Moving from whichever symbol catches the eye instead of beginning at the place named in the question.
How can I help my child with simple maps?: Touch the starting place, then move one direction at a time.
Are these kindergarten social studies worksheets free to print?: Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.