Compass games for kids

Use this free printable to teach compass directions and other direction vocabulary!

Outdoor activities for kids and families - games and ideas to learn and have fun with maps and wayfinding: compass play, geocaching, and more!

In this outdoor math game, students use compass bearings and clues from classmates to figure out their exact location based on what they see.

Orienteering is an exciting adventure sport that will get your kids running - and provides lots of great learning opportunities for homeschooling. The sport originated in Sweden during the 19th century as navigation and fitness training for the military. After the first public competition in 1897 in Norway, the sport spread to Finland and Sweden.

Kids love treasure hunts! I love adding a bit of learning into it. When learning about directions, I introduced children to compasses. With compasses in hand, we started our search for treasure. I used it for social studies, but it would be a great party game for kids too.

Fun game to learn how to find north using your senses, the sun, and a compass! We love hiking in our family (or bush-walking as we tend to call it here in Australia). It’s such a fun way to combine our love of nature, exercise and family-time! Recently Bumble Bee gave Jewel a compass for …

Roundup post with lots of Montessori-inspired compass rose printables and activities along with ideas for outdoor compass walks.

Introduce cardinal directions, map skills, compass orienteering, & even intermediate and ordinate points with this interactive game for young kids to enjoy.

Send your kids on an adventure of learning to use a compass. Don't forget to hide the treasure filled with awesome prizes for all the kids.

One of the most popular traditional kids activities is making a compass with a needle, cork and magnet. This simple…