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Introduction to Directions

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Introduction to Directions

Compass and directional arrows

🧭 Part 1: Understanding Directions

1. Circle the correct direction word for each arrow:

Arrow pointing up ↑

forward

backward

left

2. Which direction is the opposite of forward?

left

right

backward

3. If you are facing the classroom door and turn to your left, which wall are you now facing?
4. Circle ALL the direction words you can find:

forward

happy

right

blue

backward

left

🚶 Part 2: Following Directions

5. Fill in the missing direction words:

To move away from something, I go __________.

To move towards something, I go __________.

The opposite of right is __________.

6. Draw arrows to show each direction:

Forward: _____     Backward: _____     Left: _____     Right: _____

7. You are standing on a grid. Write the directions to move from START to FINISH:

Step 1: Move __________ (2 squares)

Step 2: Move __________ (1 square)

Step 3: Move __________ (1 square)

8. Explain in your own words what "forward" means:

🎯 Part 3: Direction Challenge

9. Look around your classroom. Write one thing you can see:

To your LEFT: _________________________

To your RIGHT: _______________________

In FRONT of you: _____________________

10. Create your own direction instructions for a friend to follow from your desk to the classroom door:

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