1st grade maps and globes videos

Grades 1–2 (ages 6–8) · 14 videos · Checked and refreshed daily

Quick answer

This playlist covers 1st grade maps and globes, from Learn Bright's "Maps for Kids" and SciShow Kids' "Know Your Globe" to Scratch Garden's directions song and a Storyline Online read-aloud of "How I Learned Geography." Press Play all on repeat for a social studies block, or loop one compass explanation.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Maps for Kids | Learn how to read a map and other skills in this fun introduction to mapsMaps for Kids | Learn how to read a map and other skills in this fun introduction to mapsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Know Your GlobeKnow Your GlobeSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Cardinal Directions for Kids | What are cardinal directions? | North, south, east, and westCardinal Directions for Kids | What are cardinal directions? | North, south, east, and westLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Location & Directions! | Mini Math Movies | Scratch GardenLocation & Directions! | Mini Math Movies | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Make Your Own Compass!Make Your Own Compass!SciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Land and Water: Crash Course Kids #16.1Land and Water: Crash Course Kids #16.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Exploring Landforms and Bodies of Water for Kids - FreeSchoolExploring Landforms and Bodies of Water for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Landforms for Kids | Learn about the 4 Types of LandformsLandforms for Kids | Learn about the 4 Types of LandformsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Continents of the World for Kids | Geography for KidsContinents of the World for Kids | Geography for KidsHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  10. 107 Continents of the World | Learn all about the Seven Continents of the world in this fun overview7 Continents of the World | Learn all about the Seven Continents of the world in this fun overviewLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  11. 11'How I Learned Geography' read by Ed O'Neill'How I Learned Geography' read by Ed O'NeillStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop
  12. 12The Geography Song | Globe vs Map Song | Scratch GardenThe Geography Song | Globe vs Map Song | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  13. 13The Directions Song | The North South East West Song | Scratch GardenThe Directions Song | The North South East West Song | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  14. 14The Maps & Landforms SONG | Science for Kids | Grades K-2The Maps & Landforms SONG | Science for Kids | Grades K-2GenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop

What do children learn about maps and globes in 1st grade?

In 1st grade (ages 6–7), children learn that a map is a flat drawing of a place and a globe is a model of Earth. They use a map key and symbols, find north, south, east and west, tell land from water, and begin naming continents and oceans. Grade levels vary by country and school.

How does RepeatWatch help with map skills?

Set an A–B loop on the part that explains a compass rose or a map key, and pause to find the same thing on a real map. Slow new words to 0.75×, save each skill to keys 1–9, and put the directions song on Repeat one while your child points.

Frequently asked questions

What should my child be able to do after this unit?

By the end, a child should be able to tell a map from a globe, read simple symbols in a map key, use north, south, east and west to describe where something is, and point out land and water on a globe.

How can I practise map skills away from the screen?

Draw a simple map of your child's bedroom or street together with a key, then hide a toy and give directions. Use Stop after so one song plays a few times and ends, keeping screen time short.