GPS may help us get around, but reading a map is still a valuable skill. It can help improve reading, visual discrimination and problem-solving. Try this free worksheet with your kids to help them understand map symbols and locate places. It's fun, and will strengthen their map-reading ability.
Test your child's knowledge of flags and symbols with this worksheet. Learning which symbol belongs to which country can be tricky. Make it simpler for your kids by having them start with a few at a time. Download the pdf and ask them to name the countries on the left; then help them check the box to match the country and its symbol.
Kids today use electronic devices for directions, but map reading and map keys are important skills. This PDF worksheet introduces students to a map of Africa, and helps them link map symbols in a key with the destinations. They can use the key to answer the questions and get a feel for a real safari!