Make learning about location fun, interactive, and meaningful with our Location Game & Task Cards resource! This two-part pack includes a movement-based board game and a set of task cards that reinforce directional language, positional vocabulary, and map reading skills. Perfect for bringing your location unit to life, this resource allows students to explore spatial concepts while playing, problem-solving, and discussing their thinking with peers.

Students can move around the game board in pairs or small groups, answering location-based questions as they land on designated spaces. These questions challenge students to apply their knowledge of directions, positions, and spatial awareness in a fun and supportive way. At the same time, the included task cards provide a more focused opportunity to use a map and respond to targeted questions using correct vocabulary and reasoning. Together, these components offer both playful practice and structured application of key location skills.

Whether used as a rotation activity, group game, or intervention tool, the Location Game & Task Cards are versatile and designed to support learners at different levels. With opportunities for movement, discussion, and written response, this resource suits a range of teaching contexts and learning styles. Students will build their understanding of direction and place while having fun with their classmates—and teachers will enjoy watching engagement and confidence grow as students become more fluent with location language.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Use location and directional language to describe position and movement
• ✅ Interpret and follow map features and visual cues
• ✅ Answer oral and written questions about relative position
• ✅ Apply spatial reasoning to real-world and classroom contexts
• ✅ Engage in collaborative learning through gameplay and discussion

What’s Included:

• Full-colour location-themed game board for small group play
• Set of game question prompts for use during board play
• Map and 16 task cards with written location questions
• Answer sheet for easy checking and discussion
• Instructions for setup and multiple play options

Materials Needed:

• Printed and laminated game board and cards
• Player tokens or counters
• Dice for moving around the game board
• Pencils for answering written task cards
• Optional: clipboards or whiteboards for mobile workstations

How to Use:

1. Set up the game board on a table or floor and assign players their counters.
2. Students take turns rolling the dice, moving their piece, and answering any location question they land on.
3. Use the task cards with the included map in a separate rotation or as a follow-up activity.
4. Have students read each task card and record their answers using correct location language.
5. Use the answer sheet for review, group correction, or self-checking sessions.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use the game board as a warm-up or review tool during your location unit
• 💡 Set up task cards as a literacy-maths crossover during rotations
• 💡 Assign task cards to pairs to promote discussion and shared problem-solving
• 💡 Provide game play during intervention or EAL groups to support vocabulary development

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Laminate all components for reuse and durability across multiple lessons
• 💛 Use coloured counters to assign teams or roles
• 💛 Differentiate by allowing students to refer to a location word bank if needed
• 💛 Encourage students to write their own map questions to extend the activity

Location Game & Task Cards is a flexible and curriculum-aligned resource that turns abstract spatial concepts into playful, practical learning. It’s the perfect way to boost confidence and fluency with direction and position in a fun, student-friendly format.