Map Skills Practice Set
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Map Skills Practice Set" is written for 2nd Grade (Ages 7-8). 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.
7 pages in this set
Map skills practice set for 2nd grade: 6 pages on what a map is, directions, map keys, near and far, a word search and a crossword. Answer key included. Part of our Geography Awareness Week holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Use one page a day across Geography Awareness Week. Each page starts with a short explanation, so children can work on their own after a quick read together.
What students will practice
- Builds 2nd grade students' map skills: directions, map keys and scales, continents, oceans and the regions of the United States.
- Mixes several short activities in one pack, from tracing and counting to coloring.
- Made for 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Map Skills Practice Set?
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Use one page a day across Geography Awareness Week. Each page starts with a short explanation, so children can work on their own after a quick read together.
What is the Map Skills Practice Set?
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Six pages after the cover, one skill per page. What Is a Map? uses a classroom map, Cardinal Directions has a compass rose to fill in and a picture map, Using a Map Key reads a park map, Near and Far finds places close to Mia's home, and the last two pages are a 10-word Map Words Word Search and an 8-clue Map Words Crossword. Answer key included.
Can I use the Map Skills Practice Set at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 2nd 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 2nd Grade Geography Awareness Week resources are there?
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3 printable resources, all 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 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 7-8. 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 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 7 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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