Have you ever experienced the frustration of being lost? Children are on a life-long journey of spatial awareness that begins in infancy and continues through adulthood. Spatial awareness is a complex skill that involves understanding direction, distance and location. Children learn spatial awareness through self-initiated exploration, experiences in exploring distance, practicing position words, seeing things from many perspectives and developing body awareness.

Check out these outdoor activities that help children on their spatial awareness journey and provide countless hours of fun:

If you’re looking for a great way to introduce directionality and maps, look no further!