Kids learn north, south, east and west and use them to find their way on a simple map. Wondy the Globe hosts, and the lesson ends with a quick quiz so learners can check what they remember. Try pausing at each quiz question and letting your learner answer out loud.
What's in this lesson
- Reading a simple town map
- The compass rose
- The memory trick: Never Eat Soggy Waffles
- Following directions on the map
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About this geography lesson
North, south, east and west are the four cardinal directions. This free K–2 map skills video shows how a compass rose works and lets kids practice giving and following directions on a simple map.
Key ideas
- North is usually at the top of a map, south at the bottom
- East is on the right and west is on the left
- The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west
- A compass rose shows the directions on a map
Questions parents and teachers ask
What are the 4 cardinal directions?
North, south, east and west.
How do kids remember the cardinal directions?
Go clockwise from the top with a phrase like Never Eat Soggy Waffles: North, East, South, West.
What is a compass rose?
A compass rose is the symbol on a map that shows which way is north, south, east and west.
