Free Map Skills Poster | Nursery / LKG | Geography | BookFlik
Help your class explore the world with our engaging Geography map skills poster eyfs core resource. Designed specifically for children aged 3 to 5, this vibrant visual aid introduces the fundamental concepts of navigation and spatial awareness. By using this Geography map skills poster eyfs core, children will learn how to identify simple features like rivers, hills, and paths, while developing their understanding of positional language such as near, far, left, and right.
Our resource features Finn the friendly dolphin, who guides children through the basics of how maps help us find our way. This aligns perfectly with the CBSE / NCERT Curriculum for Early Years Foundation Stage, specifically the Understanding the World: People, Culture and Communities area of learning. The poster is crafted to support children working at the expected level, providing clear, colourful illustrations that encourage them to observe and describe their immediate environment.
Teachers can use this Geography map skills poster eyfs core during carpet time to spark discussions about the children’s own journeys to school or as a prompt for outdoor learning activities. It serves as an excellent foundation for building map-reading confidence before moving on to more complex tasks. To ensure your pupils have grasped the key concepts, we have included five questions to test their knowledge:
1. Can you point to the path that Finn is following?
2. Is the blue river near or far from the green hill?
3. Which way do we turn to find the treasure chest on the map?
4. If you were starting at the tree, what would you see if you looked to your left?
5. Why do you think people use maps when they go on an adventure?
Download this free, high-quality resource today to bring geography to life in your classroom. It is a fantastic tool for nurturing curiosity and foundational spatial skills in every young learner.
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