Grade 3

Maps, directions, and landmarks

Use classroom maps, neighbourhood paths, and local landmarks to understand left, right, near, far, and direction clues.

Category: World Around Us 9 min Confident
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Start with very familiar routes like home to school or class to library. Keep the map simple and child-friendly.

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Landmark

easy place clue

Use a temple, shop, tree, or gate the child knows.

Example: The shop is a landmark on the road.

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Left and right

direction words

Face the same way before choosing left or right.

Example: Turn left near the big tree.

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Map path

simple route

Trace the route with a finger.

Example: The route goes from school to the park.

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North, South, East, West

compass directions

Learn the four main directions.

Example: N-S-E-W help us find our way.

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A compass always points north.

compass fact

Explorers use compasses.

Example: The compass helps with direction.

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