Social Studies

Compass directions worksheets

Label, read and build compass directions. Keep both pages of the two cut-and-paste activities together.

4 activities · Grade 1 to Grade 4

Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3 · 2 student pages

Build a compass rose

Print both pages so all eight letter and word pieces stay with the compass mat.

Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3 · 1 student page

Read each arrow using the north-up compass shown. Maps can be oriented differently.

Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3 · 1 student page

Print the complete 1-page activity.

Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4 · 2 student pages

Print both pages and place all eight vehicles using cardinal and intercardinal directions.