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Left, right, north, and south positions and directions made simple.
This age-appropriate worksheet allows the practice of positional language and the cardinal and intercardinal directions.
Use this free and printable worksheet for at-home tutoring or in the classroom.
Keep reading to learn about positions, directions, and tips for teaching your child to use them effectively.
Position And Direction: What Is The Difference?
Direction and position are not the same thing.
For example: There is a toy under the table.
It describes where the object is and where it is moving, with or without relation to another object.
For example: The wind is coming from the east today.
Types Of Positions
Positions can be described in many different ways.
Here are some example sentences:
The book is in the bag.The pencil is on the table.
Positions In Races And Queues
These positions describe the order of something in relation to other numbers.
They are also called ordinal numbers.
If they get confused, a simple trick is that the left-hand makes the letter LL for Left.
Types Of Directions
Directions may seem simple, but kids need time to get them right.
They are used in maps, so you may have seen them in worksheets likereading a map worksheet.
Cardinal directions can be used in sentences like:
The church is east of the hospital.Our house faces south.
Intermediate Directions
These directions lie between the cardinal directions.
Here are some example sentences:
Our school faces northwest.The river flows in the southeast direction of the mountains.
Tips For Teaching Positions And Directions To Kids
Younger children learn best through interactive and fun methods.
Share your stories, experiences, and insights to connect with fellow parents.
