A fun KS2 comprehension word activity based on Cardinal Directions - North, South, East and West. Children read the word lists for each compass point and say what they understand by each of them. Can they think of any more of their own – words, phrases or idioms containing North, South, East or West? There is a quiz where children are asked to say, find or write the answers. Dictionaries and/or Internet research can by done. An answer list is included.

A fun way to teach grid referencing linking to Geography, Literacy and Maths. Here are two versions of the popular game Battleships - one easier, one harder. The aim of the game is for team or pupil 1 to hide battleships on their grid. Team or pupil 2 tries to locate them suggesting grid references. If they get a ‘hit’, they cover their grid referenced with a hit symbol- ‘Kapow’, ‘Boo’, etc or a colour counter. They can add a different colour counter to indicate a miss keeping track of the references they have already suggested. There are 2 colour boards Numbers to 4 and letters a - d. Numbers to 7 and letters a - g. There are blank grids included for you or pupils to make their own personalised games. There are colour battleships included for cutting out and black and white ones for colouring in . There are colour symbols for the hits e.g. Zap and Pow. Print onto card and laminate for durability and reusable games.

A set of child characters activities based on early learning around Coordinates at KS1. Run as a slide show on the Smart board or/and print out for class or home -schooling activities. The basic grid shows the children and a second grid includes their names. There are cut out character cards for use in a range of activities. There is a page containing a worksheet and comprehension questions. Other activities include naming the characters, matching and making a grid using new characters. Links with maps and Geography.

3 sets of cards related to 3 countries: Brazil, Barbados and Belgium Pictures represent things like flags, maps, culture and celebrations. There are 2 pages of colour cards for each country. Great as an introduction to finding out about the World and for speaking and listening. Children can research any pictures or items they are unfamiliar with or would like to find out more about. Children can cut and sort the pictures under the 3 countries headings or flags or sort into foods, landmarks etc. Children could also work in groups or pairs to research a country of their choice and make a book.

3 sets of cards related to 3 countries: Iceland, Ireland and India. Pictures represent things like flags, maps, culture and celebrations. There are 2 pages of colour cards for each country. Great as an introduction to finding out about the World and for speaking and listening. Children can research any pictures or items they are unfamiliar with or would like to find out more about. Children can cut and sort the pictures under the 3 countries headings or flags or sort into foods, landmarks etc. Children could also work in groups or pairs to research a country of their choice and make a book.

2 sets of cards to teach left and right: footprints and dinosaur footprints. Footprint cards 6 right feet cards 6 left feet cards 6 pairs of footprints cards 3 pairs of outline prints Dinosaur cards 6 right feet cards 6 left feet cards 6 pairs of footprints cards 3 pairs of outline prints

This is a great way to learn about or research travel and journeys. There are 3 examples of places commonly visited showing the flags, photos and other related images: GB, Italy and France. The children can write about these places using the pictures for inspiration. Children can also use the template footprint worksheet to document a journey of their own using their own ideas or the ideas presented for Italy, France and GB as a guide. Collect all the ‘footprints’ the children have made to make a super display with the Earth in the centre.

36 pages of flashcards related to the theme of explorers and adventurers. Each flashcard has a colour large card and small matching card. Flashcards show things that an explorer or adventurer may take with them on their travels such as a compass, map, pair of boots and tent. Flashcards also show activities such as walking, hiking, climbing and fishing. The flashcards have a number of uses including speaking and listening, matching, reading, adding to displays and visual aids. Cut and laminate and then the flashcards will be available for reuse. A nice activity is to have a case or rucksack (real or a paper outline). Children can decide where they are going on their travels and pack what they need.

Posters and cards for your Weather or 4 Seasons displays. Children can cut and match the pictures to each of the seasons.

3 sets of cards related to 3 countries: Madagascar, Mexico and Malta Pictures represent things like flags, maps, culture, animals and plants. There are 2 pages of colour cards for each country. Great as an introduction to finding out about the World and for speaking and listening. Children can research any pictures or items they are unfamiliar with or would like to find out more about. Children can cut and sort the pictures under the 3 countries headings or flags. Children could also work in groups or pairs to research a country of their choice and make a book.

This series of 5 worksheets is designed to help young children develop their observation skills while learning about the seaside / beach / holidays. Each worksheet features two scenes from the beach with six differences for children to locate. After spotting the differences, children can colour in the scenes, reinforcing their engagement with the topic.

A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1. There are 8 animals that can be found in Australia, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label. Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 animals that can be found in Australia. Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.

A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1. There are 8 animals that can be found in China, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label. Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 animals that can be found in China. Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.

This resource is a KS1 / EYFS geography resource designed to introduce young learners to key geographical vocabulary through engaging and interactive activities. This unit of work aims to help children identify, understand, and use geographical terms related to island features, enhancing their language skills and spatial awareness. The resource includes a variety of activities such as picture naming, map creation, and phrase /sentence writing, all centered around the theme of islands. A complete lesson plan is provided, outlining objectives, instructions, and necessary resources for five lessons. Links Geography with Literacy.

These 15 worksheets are designed to help little learners develop positional awareness. Each sheet focuses on a specific direction: up, down, up and down, forwards, and sideways.There are more than one of each direction sheet. • Visual Cues: Each worksheet includes a simple symbol representing the direction, helping children associate the word with its meaning. • Colouring Activity: A fun picture illustrates the direction, such as a boy climbing a mountain (up) or a butterfly fluttering (up and down), inviting children to colour the picture in. • Writing Practice: A sentence describing the action is provided for children to overwrite, reinforcing both handwriting and vocabulary as well as reading. These worksheets are perfect for introducing movement-based concepts in an interactive way! Boardmaker licenced.