Directions & Pathways
Match Direction Words to Arrows
Draw a line to match each direction word to its arrow.
Match Compass Directions
Match each compass direction to its position.
Which Way?
Circle the correct direction.
After turning right, which way are you facing?
If you face north and turn left, you face...
Going up on a map means going...
The opposite of left is...
More Direction Questions
Circle the correct answer.
The opposite of up is...
If you face east and turn right, you face...
Going right on a map means going...
The opposite of north is...
Turns
Circle the correct answer about turns.
A quarter turn is also called a...
A half turn makes you face...
How many quarter turns make a full turn?
A full turn brings you back to...
Put the Steps in Order
Number these direction steps 1 to 4 to reach the treasure.
Sort: Turns Left or Turns Right?
Sort these movements into left turns and right turns.
Describe the Direction
Write the direction for each movement.
From A1 to A2 you move ___ (up/down/left/right)
From B2 to C2 you move ___ (up/down/left/right)
From C3 to C1 you move ___ (up/down/left/right)
From D1 to B1 you move ___ (up/down/left/right)
Where Do You End Up?
Follow the directions and circle where you end up.
Start at A1. Go right 2, up 1.
Start at B2. Go left 1, down 2.
Start at C3. Go right 1, up 2.
Start at A1. Go right 3, up 3.
More Direction Following
Follow the directions carefully.
Start at B1. Go up 2, right 1.
Start at D3. Go left 2, down 1.
Start at A2. Go right 1, up 1, right 1.
Start at C4. Go left 1, up 2, right 1.
Which Directions Reach the Treasure?
The treasure is at D3. Circle the correct path.
Starting at A1:
Starting at A3:
Starting at D1:
Match Paths to Destinations
Match each starting point and path to the destination.
Write the Directions
Write directions to get from the start to the finish on the grid.
From A1 to C3: ___
From B4 to D1: ___
From D2 to A4: ___
More Direction Writing
Write at least 2 direction steps for each journey.
From A1 to D4: ___
From C2 to A3: ___
Match Turns
Match each starting direction and turn to where you end up facing.
Complex Turns
Circle the correct answer.
Face north. Turn right twice. You now face...
Face east. Turn left three times. You now face...
Face south. Make a half turn. You now face...
Face west. Turn right once. You now face...
Draw the Pathway
Draw a line on the grid following these directions.
Start at A1. Go right 2, up 3, left 1. Mark where you end.
Start at C4. Go left 2, down 2, right 1. Mark where you end.
Create Your Own Directions
Write directions from one place to another on the grid.
Choose a start and finish on the grid. Write at least 3 direction steps:
Write directions for someone to walk from the classroom door to your desk:
Direction Word Problems
Circle the correct answer.
You walk 3 steps forward, then 2 steps back. How far are you from the start?
You go right 4, then left 2. How many right of the start are you?
You go up 5, then down 3. How many above the start are you?
You turn right 4 times. Which way are you facing?
Follow the Path — What Position?
Follow the directions from each starting point.
Match Opposite Directions
Match each direction to its opposite.
Sort: Forwards or Backwards Movement?
Sort each movement.
How Many Steps?
Work out the total steps in each journey.
Treasure Hunt Directions
Write directions to find hidden treasure.
Start at the front door. Write at least 5 steps to reach the treasure:
Where is the treasure hidden? ___
Describe a Route
Write directions for each journey using up, down, left, right.
From A1 to D4 the short way: ___
From D1 to A4 the short way: ___
From B2 to C3: ___
Home Activity: Direction Games
Practise giving and following directions at home!
- 1Give someone directions to find a hidden toy. Use words like left, right, forward, back.
- 2Play 'Robot' — one person gives directions, the other follows them exactly.
- 3Draw a simple grid on paper. Give directions to move from one square to another.
- 4Write directions from the front door to your bedroom. Can someone follow them?
Trace Degrees of Turn
Trace these numbers — they represent amounts of turning.
Steps Forward Pattern
Fill in the missing number of steps.
Count the Steps
Count the steps in each direction instruction.
Match Direction to Arrow
Match each direction word to the correct arrow.
Match Compass Points
Match each compass point to its description.
Total Turns
Add the turns to find the total.
Forward and Back Steps
Add and subtract steps.
Which Turn?
Circle the correct type of turn.
Turn to face the opposite direction. This is a...
Turn to face right when you were facing up. This is a...
How many quarter turns are in a half turn?
A full turn is how many degrees?
Direction Challenge
Circle the correct answer.
You face north, turn right twice. You now face...
You face west, turn left once. You now face...
You go forward 3, back 1. How far from start?
You go right 4, then left 2. How far right of start?
Sort: Clockwise or Anti-Clockwise?
Sort these turns.
Sort: Quarter, Half or Full Turn?
Sort each description of a turn.
Direction Steps Taken
Record the number of steps in each direction.
| Item | Tally | Total |
|---|---|---|
North | ||
South | ||
East | ||
West |
Paths on the Grid
Read the picture graph of how students moved on the grid.
| Forward steps | |
| Right turns | |
| Left turns | |
| Back steps |
Which movement was used the most?
How many turns total?
How many more forward than back steps?
Compare Journey Lengths
Circle the shorter route.
5 steps or 8 steps?
Which route is shorter?
Are these equal?
Which route is shorter?
Write Direction Instructions
Write step-by-step directions for each journey.
From the classroom to the library (use left, right, forward, back): ___
From A1 to C3 on a grid: ___
Compass Directions
Complete each sentence using N, S, E, or W.
On a map, up is usually ___
The sun rises in the ___ and sets in the ___
If north is behind you and you turn around, you face ___
East is to the ___ of north
Design a Directions Puzzle
Create a directions puzzle for someone else to solve.
Draw a simple grid with 4 objects hidden in it:
Write directions to find Object 1: ___
Write directions to find Object 2: ___
Trace Grid Numbers
Trace these numbers used for grid coordinates.
Match Directions to Opposites
Draw a line to match each direction to its opposite.
Match Direction Words to Arrows
Match each direction word to the arrow that shows it.
Choose the Correct Direction
Circle the correct direction for each movement.
To go from A1 to A3 on a grid, you move...
To go from B3 to B1 on a grid, you move...
If you face north and turn right, you now face...
If you face south and turn left, you now face...
Sort Direction Types
Sort these words into direction categories.
Count Steps on a Path
Count the steps (arrows) on each path.
Follow the Steps
Fill in the missing step numbers.
Steps in Two Directions
Complete the bond. Steps forward + steps back = total.
Steps on a Path
Each filled circle = 1 step. Count the steps.
Directions Used in the Maze
Record how many times each direction is used.
| Item | Tally | Total |
|---|---|---|
Forward | ||
Left | ||
Right | ||
Backward |
Turns in a Robot Path
Read the graph and answer the questions.
| Left turns | |
| Right turns | |
| Forward steps | |
| Backward steps |
How many turns did the robot make in total?
How many more steps forward than backward?
How many movements in total?
Direction Pattern
Continue the pattern of directions.
Shapes on a Map
Trace these shapes used in map-reading.
Directions in My School
Write directions around your school or home.
From your bedroom to the kitchen: ___
From the front door to a special place in your home: ___
Robot Instructions
Write instructions for a robot to follow.
Write 5 instructions to get the robot from Start to Finish: 1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___
What happens if you swap step 2 and step 3? ___
Quarter, Half and Full Turns
Describe what direction you face after each turn.
Start facing North. Make a quarter turn right. Now facing: ___
Start facing East. Make a half turn. Now facing: ___
Start facing South. Make a quarter turn left. Now facing: ___
Start facing West. Make a full turn. Now facing: ___
Turn Left or Turn Right?
Circle the correct turn.
Facing North, you want to face East. You turn...
Facing East, you want to face North. You turn...
Facing South, you want to face East. You turn...
Facing West, you want to face South. You turn...