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Free Maps Worksheets for Early Years

Reading and creating maps. Download free printable geography worksheets designed for Early Years students (ages 0-2), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Use a simple map key (legend) to identify features
Follow a route on a simple map
Identify the four compass points
Understand that maps use symbols to represent features

Sample Maps Questions for Early Years

Here are examples of the types of questions your child will practice:

1

Name the four main compass points.

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2

What does a map key (legend) show?

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3

True or false: North is always at the bottom of a map.

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4

What do the letters N, S, E and W stand for on a compass?

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5

Name one symbol you might find on a map and what it represents.

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Skills Your Child Will Build

Spatial reasoning
Grid reference skills
Scale understanding
Navigation

Real-World Applications

Understanding maps helps children in everyday situations:

Navigation and hiking
Using Google Maps
Travel planning
Orienteering

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common maps mistakes:

  • !Reading grid references in wrong order (northing before easting)
  • !Misreading contour intervals
  • !Ignoring the scale bar
  • !Confusing physical and political maps

Learning Progression

After mastering these foundations, students will progress to more complex maps skills in Key Stage 2, building on the concepts learned here.

Sample Maps Worksheets

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Maps Worksheet - Early Years - Intermediate

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Maps Worksheet - Early Years - Intermediate

Early Years · intermediate difficulty

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Activity 1: Counting Map Features

Count all the trees you see on the map below. Point to each tree with your finger as you count out loud. When you finish counting, write the number in the box.

How many trees did you count? ______
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Tips for Teaching Maps

1Start with maps of school and local area before world maps
2Always look at the key (legend) before reading a map
3Northing before easting for grid references: "Along the corridor, up the stairs"
4Contour lines: practice identifying hills and valleys from the pattern

More Geography Topics for Early Years

CountriesWeatherRiversContinents

Maps for Other Age Groups

Nursery

Ages 3-4

Reception

Ages 4-5

Key Stage 1

Ages 5-7

Key Stage 2

Ages 7-11

Key Stage 3

Ages 11-14

GCSE

Ages 14-16

A-Level

Ages 16-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What maps topics are covered in these worksheets?▼
Our maps worksheets for Early Years cover all aspects of reading and creating maps as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.
Are these maps worksheets suitable for Early Years?▼
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for Early Years students (ages 0-2). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.
How can I use these maps worksheets effectively?▼
We recommend 15-20 minutes of focused practice per session. Use the worksheets to reinforce concepts taught at school, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence. Every worksheet includes an answer key for easy self-assessment.
Do the maps worksheets include answer keys?▼
Yes, every worksheet comes with a complete answer key on a separate page. This makes it easy for parents to check homework, teachers to mark work, and students to self-assess their understanding.

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