Reading a Map worksheet for children, featuring a lakeside campground map with a compass rose, key, and directional questions.

Here is the step-by-step solution to the worksheet.

Step 1: Label the Compass Rose (Question 1)
Look at the cross shape in the bottom left corner of the map. This is a compass rose that shows directions. On standard maps:
* Top is North (N)
* Bottom is South (S)
* Right is East (E)
* Left is West (W)

So, you should write N at the top arrow, S at the bottom, E on the right, and W on the left.

Step 2: Coloring (Question 2)
* Color the area with the grass, tents, and cabins green (this is the Land).
* Color the large area with the wavy lines and the island blue (this is the Water).

Step 3: Directions Questions (Questions 3–7)
To solve these, imagine standing at the first object mentioned and looking toward the second object. Use your labeled compass rose to see which direction you are facing.

* Question 3: "The rowboats are _______ of the campfire."
* Find the campfire. Now look at where the rowboats are. They are to the right.
* Right is East.

* Question 4: "The camping trailers are _______ of the tents."
* Find the group of tents. Look at where the trailers are. They are above the tents.
* Up is North.

* Question 5: "The cabins are _______ of the tents."
* Find the tents. Look at where the cabins are. They are to the left.
* Left is West.

* Question 6: "The campfire is _______ of the camping trailers."
* Find the camping trailers (top left). Look at where the campfire is. It is down and to the right.
* Since it is mostly downward from the trailers, the answer is South. (Note: In some strict contexts, this might be Southeast, but usually, primary directions like South are expected here if Southeast isn't an option. Looking at the vertical alignment, the fire is significantly south of the trailer line). Let's double-check. The trailers are at the very top. The fire is near the bottom. So, South is the best fit.

* Question 7: "The island is _______ of the cabins."
* Find the cabins (left side). Look at the island (in the water). It is up and to the right.
* Up is North, Right is East. Together, that is Northeast.

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Final Answer:

1. Compass Rose Labels:
* Top Arrow: N
* Bottom Arrow: S
* Right Arrow: E
* Left Arrow: W

2. Coloring:
* Land = Green
* Water = Blue

3. east
4. north
5. west
6. south
7. northeast