{"id":1510,"date":"2022-08-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/map-reading-skills-for-children\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T14:36:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:36:40","slug":"map-reading-skills-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/map-reading-skills-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Map Reading Skills for Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_34d27bbaa4242e7859222d4deb4018b7\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/family-activities\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFamily activities\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/map-reading\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMap Reading\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/beginners-guides\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeginner&#8217;s guides\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMap Reading Skills for Children\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy OS Team\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2022-08-25T00:00:00+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">August 25, 2022<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t1 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/map_reading_kids_guide.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"map_reading_kids_guide.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/map_reading_kids_guide.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/map_reading_kids_guide.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/map_reading_kids_guide.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/map_reading_kids_guide.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_a6bd7b7afd4c8428a6cf571c1ce5f29a\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-making-map-reading-fun-for-kids\">Making map reading fun for kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out how to get children reading maps and encourage them to improve their navigational skills. Our guides will show you how to make map reading for kids of all ages both fun and educational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instil a love of the outdoors that will last a lifetime with map skills. We&#8217;ve collected some of our top ideas and inspiration for getting children of all ages interested in using maps to understand the environment around them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning doesn&#8217;t stop here, though. If the kids are ready to move to the next stage, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/beginners-guides-map-reading\/\">map reading &#8211; beginner&#8217;s guides<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Help kids learn even more about the outdoors and become a map reading expert with the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/the-ordnance-survey-kids-adventure-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS Kids&#8217; Adventure Book<\/a>. 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Having a good spatial awareness helps them with many other aspects of education, from maths to creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/teaching-younger-children-about-maps\/\">Read here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/countryside-code-shaun2.jpg\" alt=\"Sheun the sheep and Bitzer\" class=\"wp-image-4843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/countryside-code-shaun2.jpg 582w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/countryside-code-shaun2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shaun the Sheep&#8217;s Countryside Code<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of Shaun the Sheep, find out more about how you can enjoy the outdoors responsibly and protect it for us all to enjoy for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/shaun-the-sheep-favourite-family-walks\/\">Read here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/guide_to_the_compass_thumb-1.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a person using a compass with a map\" class=\"wp-image-4834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/guide_to_the_compass_thumb-1.jpg 572w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/guide_to_the_compass_thumb-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teacher training: How to make map skills fun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children are fascinated by maps. But it still can be a challenge for teachers to make learning fun. Here&#8217;s top tips from Outdoor Activities Instructor Adrian Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/make-maps-fun\/\">Read here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-width-wide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/untitled-6.jpg\" alt=\"A teacher showing a child a map\" class=\"wp-image-4849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/untitled-6.jpg 582w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/untitled-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top tips to get children using paper maps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shell Grayson of Get Out With The Kids with her top tips to get children using paper maps while spending more time engaging with the outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/top-tips-to-get-children-using-paper-maps\/\">Read here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mapzone-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"A hill drawn in chalk on a blackboard\" class=\"wp-image-4851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mapzone-thumb.jpg 582w, 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