Direction Game with Compass
Use a simple compass or make one with a needle and cork. Take five steps north, then east, and see where you end up.
Educational Value
Introduces cardinal directions and navigation.
Materials Needed
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Show how a compass points north.
- 2
Call out a direction and number of steps.
- 3
Kids follow (e.g. 5 steps north, 3 east).
- 4
Try to return to start using directions.
Direction Game with Compass
Use a simple compass or make one with a needle and cork. Take five steps north, then east, and see where you end up.
Educational Value
Introduces cardinal directions and navigation.
Materials Needed
- Compass or DIY compass
- Outdoor space
Instructions
- Show how a compass points north.
- Call out a direction and number of steps.
- Kids follow (e.g. 5 steps north, 3 east).
- Try to return to start using directions.
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