Treasure Map Directions & Positional Language Activity | EYFS KS1 Maths

Make positional language and directions fun with this treasure map activity pack!

Children follow directions around colourful treasure maps to find the hidden treasure, developing their understanding of position, direction, movement and spatial awareness through a fun, practical activity.

The pack contains a range of different treasure maps and challenges, allowing children to practise giving and following directions using vocabulary such as:

forwards • backwards • left • right • turn

Visual direction prompts are included to support children who are still developing their understanding of positional and directional language.

Ideal for use as:

EYFS or KS1 maths provision
Position and direction lessons
Year 1 maths activities
Continuous provision
Maths interventions
Independent or partner work
Early finisher activities
Practical maths challenges

The variety of maps allows the activity to be revisited multiple times without children simply remembering the route, making it useful for both whole-class teaching and independent practice.

Low-prep and ready to print, with an engaging treasure-map theme to make early position and direction work feel like a game.