All three of my boys have loved learning map skills. Both my husband and mom are map enthusiasts, so it appears that genetics may play a role in their excitement.
Rhett(5) and I have been working on map basics – North, South, East and West – and the compass rose.
What is a Compass Rose?
A compass rose displays the cardinal directions {North, South, East & West} and the intermediate directions on a map, chart or compass.
Learning Directions
I thought it might be helpful to make a Compass Rose worksheet to help Rhett learn directions. It is always helpful to have something that he can pull out on his own and work on without my undivided attention.
I started with several pieces of scrapbook paper an Exacto knife and a pair of scissors.
I Googled “Compass Rose Images” and found one that I liked to use as a template.
The image was cut and used to cut the scrapbook paper into one large and one small four-point shape. The larger one was used for N, S, E & W and the smaller one for NE, SW, SE & NW.
They were glued onto a sheet of paper as a base.
At each point a bit of Velcro was fastened.
8 squares were cut and each was labeled with a direction.
The direction squares can be removed and replaced by little fingers whenever desired.
One thing that I learned when completing this project is that I would decrease the size of the Velcro used. It is VERY sticky and a smaller square/circle would make it easier to remove.
Once the directions are learned, this Compass Rose could be used for “life size” map projects within a room or in our backyard.
I feel a treasure hunt coming on…
Love this idea! My 5 year old is really into maps too. He has a little compass that he carries around everywhere. I’m going to make this today for him. Thanks for the great idea!
This will be great for treasure hunts.
I love this idea and know my son will too! I like that you used velcro so he can practice again and again! SO clever!
That is really neat! Love the way you made it their level. Visiting from WFMW.
~ Kimberlee at The Spunky Diva
That is a great idea! My son would love it. Thank you for linking up to Fun Sparks.
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This is just what I was looking for. My Sunday School kids are learning to “Prepare the Way for the Lord” this Christmas season and I thought a compass would be a great tool to use to ‘Prepare” them for the coming of baby Jesus. Thanks
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