- Understanding of cardinal directions (north, south, east, west)
- Identification of landmarks and symbols on a map
- Understanding of scale and distance on a map
- Ability to follow a map to reach a destination
- Understanding of the concept of a map as a representation of a real place
Continued development can include creating their own maps of familiar places, using maps to plan a route for a scavenger hunt, or exploring different types of maps (e.g. topographical maps, weather maps).