Discover our tailored Map Reading Skills Worksheets designed specifically for ages 6-7. These engaging activities help young learners explore the basics of navigation, understand map symbols, and develop spatial awareness in a fun and interactive way. Each worksheet provides a unique journey, helping kids grasp essential skills through hands-on practice and colorful illustrations. Our carefully crafted resources aim to enhance your child’s ability to read and interpret maps, fostering their curiosity and confidence in geography. Empower your little explorers to confidently navigate their surroundings and beyond with our comprehensive map reading worksheets!


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5 U.S. Regions Worksheet
5 U.S. Regions Worksheet

5 U.S. Regions Worksheet

Familiarize students with states & capitals in your country before starting. Look at the map and ask kids to name some states. Then have them draw a line to the region each state is located in. This'll help them recognize the different places and make the exercise easier.
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Amusement Park Word Problems Worksheet
Amusement Park Word Problems Worksheet

Amusement Park Word Problems Worksheet

Engage kids with math by making it realistic and incorporating manipulatives or pics they like! This worksheet helps kids understand word problems. Read the problem, note numbers and key phrases like "in total," then count the pics to find the total!
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Adding up to 100: Page 49
Adding up to 100: Page 49

Adding up to 100: Page 49

Adding up to 100: Page 49
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Community Maze Worksheet
Community Maze Worksheet

Community Maze Worksheet

Your kids will have a blast as they use their fine motor skills to trace their way through the community maze worksheet. Plus, they'll enjoy meeting people, places, and creatures to sort out who and what belong in a community and who and what don't! Help their friend bike to the neighborhood school and reinforce what life is like in a community.
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Geographic regions of the United States worksheet
Geographic regions of the United States worksheet

Regions of the USA Worksheet

Help your child explore the US with this regions of the United States worksheet! They'll learn about the diverse cultures, climates and purposes of each region. Make geography and US history fun with this educational exercise!
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Seven continents worksheet
Seven continents worksheet

Seven Continents Worksheet

Geography teaches kids about the world! Encourage exploration with a seven continents worksheet - it'll help your child identify each continent using fun shapes.
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Continents of the world worksheet
Continents of the world worksheet

World Continents Worksheet

Help expand your child's knowledge of the world with this fun worksheet! It features goofy shapes to identify each continent, making learning the seven continents fun and memorable.
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Neighborhoods Worksheet
Neighborhoods Worksheet

Neighborhoods Worksheet

Readin' is excitin'! This free worksheet helps your child practice by reading basic info about neighborhoods, plus a pic of what one looks like. With this, they can answer "What can you find in a neighborhood?" It's a great way to practice reading comprehension and social studies for better citizenship.
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Maps and Landforms Worksheet
Maps and Landforms Worksheet

Maps and Landforms Worksheet

We can educate our kids on the world and its landforms by showing them a map. Point out mountains, rivers, and oceans, and help them identify each correctly. With this knowledge, they will better understand our planet.
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US Regions Coloring Page Worksheet
US Regions Coloring Page Worksheet

US Regions Coloring Page Worksheet

Our great nation is split into five distinct regions: Southeast, Southwest, West, Midwest, and Northeast. Each is known for its own special offerings and states. Let your kids have fun learning about the regions with a coloring activity! It's a great way for them to understand where each region stands on the map.
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Cardinal Directions Printable Worksheet
Cardinal Directions Printable Worksheet

Cardinal Directions Printable

Perfect for fall, let's go to Transylvania with Count Dracula to learn cardinal directions. This printable worksheet introduces the compass rose and offers valuable practice. Kids will love the fun vampire theme! Get them motivated and help them discover the world with this spooky worksheet.
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Arizona coloring page
Arizona coloring page

Arizona Coloring Page Worksheet

Heading to Arizona with this fun coloring page! Your kid will have a great time coloring the rattle snake and cacti, and learn about Arizona's distinct climate and wildlife along the way.
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U.S. mountain ranges worksheet
U.S. mountain ranges worksheet

US Mountain Ranges Worksheet

Introduce your little one to the U.S. with this Mountain Ranges worksheet! It'll help them recognize the major ranges and locate them on a map, sharpening their map skills.
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Map reading skills are essential for young children, aged 6-7, because they foster a range of cognitive and developmental benefits. At this age, children are concrete thinkers who learn best through hands-on activities. Engaging with maps captures their curiosity and promotes spatial awareness, which is crucial for understanding and navigating their surroundings. When children learn to read maps, they grasp concepts like direction, scale, and distance, all of which enhance their sense of spatial orientation.

Moreover, map reading strengthens fine motor skills as children trace routes and mark locations using pens or fingers. It also accelerates their mathematical understanding by introducing basic geometry and shapes, as well as measurement concepts. These skills transfer to better problem-solving abilities, which are essential for academic success.

Critical thinking and analytical skills also come into play as children interpret symbols, legends, and grids. These elements teach them to extract relevant information and make sense of the world in an organized manner. Additionally, map reading can cultivate a sense of adventure and curiosity about different places, fostering a broader worldview even at a young age.

Overall, nurturing map reading in young learners lays a strong foundation for future learning and everyday life skills, making it a valuable component of childhood education.