Compass Rose Craft
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Compass Rose Craft" is written for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade (Ages 5-9). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
2 pages in this set
Compass rose craft for K to 3rd grade: a compass rose with N, E, S and W to trace and an arrow that spins on a paper fastener, plus a steps page. Part of our Geography Awareness Week holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
A grown-up reads the pages aloud and pokes the holes. Children spin the arrow to each direction and say its name, then use it to point to real places in the room.
What students will practice
- Builds Kindergarten to 3rd grade students' map skills: directions, map keys and scales, continents, oceans and the regions of the United States.
- Practices coloring, cutting and following numbered steps to make something to keep or share.
- Made for Kindergarten to 3rd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Compass Rose Craft?
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A grown-up reads the pages aloud and pokes the holes. Children spin the arrow to each direction and say its name, then use it to point to real places in the room.
What is the Compass Rose Craft?
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Two pages. Page 1 is a large compass rose with the letters N, E, S and W to trace, a separate arrow to color and cut, and a grown-up step for the fastener. Page 2 lists the supplies and 6 steps and teaches the memory line Never Eat Soggy Waffles for North, East, South and West.
Can I use the Compass Rose Craft at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 3rd Grade Geography Awareness Week resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. There are 30 Geography Awareness Week resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Geography Awareness Week activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Geography Awareness Week resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 5-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Geography Awareness Week resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 3rd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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