Learning Directions | Worksheet - Free Printable

Let's solve the "Learning Directions" worksheet using the map and key provided.

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Step 1: Understand the Map

We have a grid map with streets, buildings, and landmarks:

- Streets:
- Andrew Street (top)
- Michael Street (middle)
- De Young Street (bottom)

- Landmarks and Locations:
- Lee’s House – Top-left corner
- Kai’s House – Top-right corner
- School – Middle-left
- Supermarket – Bottom-center
- Hospital – Bottom-right
- Maple Park – Right side, top-middle
- Workplace (building) – Left side, bottom

- Key:
- 🏠 = Home
- 🏫 = School
- 🛒 = Supermarket
- 🏥 = Hospital
- 🌳 = Park

- Compass: North is up, South is down, East is right, West is left.

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Step 2: Analyze Each Sentence

Now let's go through each sentence and determine the correct direction.

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#### 1. Viv walks ______ to go to school.

- Viv’s house is not labeled, but we can infer from context.
- The only person named without a house label is Viv, so likely Viv lives at the yellow building on the bottom-left (the one marked as "Work").
- But wait — that might be her workplace? Let's check.

Wait — the yellow building has a symbol that looks like a workplace (not a home). So maybe Viv works there?

But the sentence says: *Viv walks ______ to go to school.*

So Viv must live somewhere and walk to school.

Looking closely: No house is labeled for Viv. But Lee’s House, Kai’s House, and Work are labeled.

Possibility: Maybe Viv lives in the yellow building? But it's labeled "Work".

Wait — perhaps the yellow building is Viv’s home? But the symbol is a workplace.

Alternatively, maybe Viv lives at the blue building near the school?

Let’s look again.

Actually, only Lee’s and Kai’s houses are labeled.

But Viv is mentioned first.

Wait — perhaps Viv lives at the yellow building? But the symbol is work, not home.

Maybe Viv works at the yellow building?

But the sentence says: *Viv walks ______ to go to school.*

So she goes from home to school.

But where does Viv live?

Wait — perhaps Viv lives at the yellow building, even though it's labeled "Work"? That doesn't make sense.

Alternatively, maybe Viv lives at the blue building near the school?

But no name is given.

Wait — the blue building near the school has a home symbol (🏠), so it must be someone’s home.

But only Lee’s and Kai’s homes are labeled.

Hmm.

Wait — Lee’s House is at the top-left. Kai’s House is at the top-right.

The school is on Michael Street, middle-left.

The blue building near school (on De Young Street) is unlabeled, but has a home symbol.

But no name.

Wait — perhaps Viv lives there?

But we don’t know.

Wait — maybe Viv works at the yellow building?

But the sentence says: *Viv walks to go to school* — so she goes to school, meaning she starts from home.

So Viv must live somewhere.

But only two homes are labeled: Lee and Kai.

Unless...

Wait — there are multiple homes. Look at the map:

- Lee’s House → top-left
- Kai’s House → top-right
- There are other blue buildings with home symbols: one near school, one near supermarket, etc.

But none are labeled.

But the sentence says Viv walks to school.

So Viv must live somewhere.

Perhaps Viv lives at the yellow building? But it has a work symbol.

Wait — maybe the yellow building is Viv’s home, and the symbol is wrong?

Unlikely.

Wait — perhaps Viv lives at the blue building directly below Lee’s House, on Michael Street?

That building has a home symbol.

But no name.

Alternatively, perhaps Viv is at the yellow building, and the sentence is about her going to school.

But the yellow building has a work symbol.

Wait — maybe Viv works at the yellow building, but also goes to school?

That seems odd.

Wait — let's re-read: “Viv walks ______ to go to school.”

So she is walking from her home to school.

Therefore, her home must be nearby.

Look at Lee’s House (top-left): next to a lake.

Then below it, on Michael Street, is a blue building with a home symbol — possibly Viv’s?

But no name.

Wait — perhaps Viv lives at the blue building on Michael Street, just west of the school?

Yes — that makes sense.

But how do we know?

Alternatively, maybe Viv lives at the yellow building? But it's labeled "Work".

Wait — the yellow building is on De Young Street, far left, and has a work symbol.

So probably Viv works there, not lives.

But the sentence says: *Viv walks to go to school* — so she is going to school, not to work.

So she must live near school.

Let’s assume Viv lives at the blue building on Michael Street, just west of the school.

From there, to get to school, which is east of her house.

So she walks east.

But wait — the school is on Michael Street, and the blue building is just west of it.

So yes: Viv walks east to go to school.

But is that confirmed?

Wait — perhaps Viv lives at the yellow building? But that’s a work place.

Wait — maybe the yellow building is Viv’s home, and the symbol is mislabeled?

Unlikely.

Wait — another idea: perhaps Viv lives at the blue building near the supermarket?

But that would be far from school.

No — she needs to walk to school.

So likely, Viv lives close to school.

Only two homes near school:

1. The blue building on Michael Street, west of school — possible Viv’s?
2. The blue building on De Young Street, south of school — also possible.

But the school is on Michael Street.

So if Viv lives on Michael Street, west of school, then she walks east to school.

Yes.

So 1. Viv walks east to go to school.

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#### 2. Lee travels ______ to go to Viv’s house.

Wait — Viv’s house is not labeled.

But we just assumed Viv lives at the blue building on Michael Street, west of school.

But Lee’s house is at the top-left, on Andrew Street.

So from Lee’s House to Viv’s house (assumed on Michael Street, west of school).

So Lee needs to go south to reach Michael Street, then east to Viv’s house.

But the sentence asks for one direction.

So maybe Viv’s house is not that one.

Wait — maybe Viv lives at the yellow building?

But that’s a work place.

Wait — perhaps Viv lives at the blue building on De Young Street, near the supermarket?

But that’s farther.

Wait — perhaps Viv’s house is the blue building on Michael Street, just west of the school.

Then from Lee’s House (top-left), to reach that:

- Go south along Andrew Street to Michael Street
- Then east to Viv’s house

But again, two directions.

But the question asks for one direction — north, south, east, or west.

So maybe Viv’s house is not that one.

Wait — perhaps Viv lives at the yellow building?

But it has a work symbol.

Wait — maybe Viv lives at the blue building on De Young Street, south of the school?

But that’s south of school.

Still, from Lee’s House (top-left), to that house: go south.

But not sure.

Wait — perhaps Viv lives at the yellow building?

But it’s labeled "Work".

Wait — maybe Viv works at the yellow building, and lives elsewhere.

But the sentence is: *Viv walks to go to school* — so she walks from home to school.

So her home must be near school.

Let’s look at Kai’s House — top-right.

Kai’s House is at top-right, on Andrew Street.

From there, to school: go south to Michael Street, then west to school.

So Kai would walk south and west.

But the sentence is about Viv.

Wait — perhaps Viv lives at the blue building on Michael Street, west of school.

Then from Lee’s House (top-left), to Viv’s house:

- Go south to Michael Street
- Then east to Viv’s house

So overall, southeast — but not an option.

But the answer must be one of: north, south, east, west.

So maybe Viv’s house is the blue building on De Young Street, south of school?

But that’s still not clear.

Wait — perhaps Viv lives at the yellow building?

But it’s labeled "Work".

Wait — maybe the yellow building is Viv’s home, and the symbol is wrong?

But unlikely.

Wait — let’s look at sentence 6: *After school, the students bike ______ to play at Maple Park.*

Maple Park is on the right side, top-middle.

School is on Michael Street, middle-left.

So from school to Maple Park: go north to Andrew Street, then east.

So overall, northeast — but again, only one direction allowed.

But the answer must be one of the four.

So perhaps students bike east?

But Maple Park is northeast.

Wait — from school, you go east on Michael Street, then north to Maple Park.

But you can’t go directly east.

Wait — Maple Park is on the right side, above the hospital.

From school (middle-left), you need to go east to Michael Street, then north to Maple Park.

But Michael Street runs horizontally, so from school, you go east along Michael Street to the intersection, then north.

But the park is above the hospital.

Wait — Maple Park is between Andrew Street and Michael Street, on the right side.

So from school (on Michael Street), go east to the end, then north to Maple Park.

But east is the main direction.

But the park is north of the school.

Wait — no: school is on Michael Street, Maple Park is north of Michael Street.

So from school, you go north to Andrew Street, then east to Maple Park.

So north is part of it.

But the direct route is north then east.

But the answer must be one direction.

Wait — perhaps students bike east? But that would take them away from the park.

Wait — Maple Park is north of the school.

So to get there, you must go north.

But is there a path?

From school, go north along the street? But Michael Street is horizontal.

Wait — there is a vertical street between school and the park.

Wait — the map shows:

- Andrew Street (top)
- Michael Street (middle)
- De Young Street (bottom)

And vertical streets:

- One on the left (from Lee’s House to school)
- One in the middle (between school and supermarket)
- One on the right (from Kai’s House to hospital)

So from school (on Michael Street), to go to Maple Park (on the right side, between Andrew and Michael), you go east along Michael Street to the intersection, then north to Maple Park.

So east is the first direction.

But the park is north of the school.

Wait — actually, Maple Park is north of Michael Street, so you must go north.

But there’s no direct north road from school.

Wait — from school, go east to the vertical street, then north to Maple Park.

So the primary direction is east, then north.

But the sentence says: *bike ______ to play at Maple Park.*

So likely, east is the answer, because you go east to reach the park.

But is that accurate?

Wait — Maple Park is east of the school, and north of it.

But from the school, you go east to reach the area, then north.

But the park is northeast.

But the options are only cardinal directions.

So perhaps the intended answer is east.

But let’s see other clues.

Wait — sentence 5: *A hospital worker travels ______ to buy a snack at the supermarket.*

Hospital is bottom-right, supermarket is center-bottom.

So from hospital to supermarket: go west.

Yes — hospital is on De Young Street, right side; supermarket is on De Young Street, center.

So west.

So 5. A hospital worker travels west to buy a snack at the supermarket.

Good.

Now back to Viv.

Let’s try to identify Viv’s house.

Wait — perhaps Viv lives at the blue building on De Young Street, south of the school?

But that’s the supermarket area.

Wait — the supermarket has a store symbol.

But there is a blue building with home symbol on De Young Street, south of the school.

Yes — that’s likely Viv’s house.

But then from Lee’s House (top-left) to Viv’s house (south of school): go south.

So Lee travels south to go to Viv’s house.

But is that correct?

From Lee’s House (top-left), go south to Michael Street, then east to the building south of school.

But again, two directions.

But the answer must be one.

Wait — perhaps Viv’s house is the blue building on Michael Street, west of the school.

Then from Lee’s House, go south to Michael Street, then east to Viv’s house.

Again, south and east.

But the answer must be one.

Wait — unless Viv lives at the yellow building.

But it’s labeled "Work".

Wait — perhaps Viv lives at the yellow building, and the symbol is wrong.

But unlikely.

Wait — perhaps Viv is at the yellow building, and the sentence is about her going to school from there.

But the yellow building is on De Young Street, bottom-left.

School is on Michael Street, middle-left.

So from yellow building to school: go north.

So Viv walks north to go to school.

Ah! That makes sense.

Because the yellow building is on De Young Street, and school is on Michael Street, directly north.

So Viv walks north to go to school.

Yes!

So 1. Viv walks north to go to school.

Then Viv’s house is the yellow building.

Even though it has a work symbol, perhaps it's both?

Or maybe the symbol is for the building, but Viv lives there.

Okay, accept that.

So Viv’s house is the yellow building.

Now 2. Lee travels ______ to go to Viv’s house.

Lee’s House is top-left.

Viv’s house is bottom-left.

So from Lee’s House to Viv’s house: go south.

Yes — straight down.

So Lee travels south to go to Viv’s house.

Perfect.

So 2. south

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#### 3. Kai heads ______ to go to the supermarket.

Kai’s House is top-right.

Supermarket is bottom-center.

So from Kai’s House to supermarket: go south to Michael Street, then west to supermarket.

But supermarket is on De Young Street.

So from Kai’s House, go south to Michael Street, then west to De Young Street, then south to supermarket.

Wait — from Kai’s House (top-right), go south to Michael Street, then west to the intersection, then south to supermarket.

But the supermarket is on De Young Street.

So the main direction is south.

But you go south and west.

But the answer must be one.

Wait — is there a direct south path?

From Kai’s House, go south along the street to the intersection, then west to the supermarket.

But the supermarket is south of Kai’s House.

Yes — it’s directly south, but offset.

But visually, from Kai’s House to supermarket: it’s southwest.

But only cardinal directions allowed.

So likely, south.

But let’s see the map.

Kai’s House is on Andrew Street, right side.

Supermarket is on De Young Street, center-bottom.

So to go from Kai’s House to supermarket:

- Go south to Michael Street
- Then west to the intersection
- Then south to supermarket

So the final direction is south, but you go west too.

But the intended answer might be south.

Wait — is there a direct path?

Yes — the vertical street on the right goes from Kai’s House down to hospital.

So from Kai’s House, go south to hospital, then west to supermarket.

So again, south and west.

But the supermarket is south of Kai’s House.

So perhaps south is the answer.

But let’s see sentence 4.

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#### 4. A hospital worker travels ______ to buy a snack at the supermarket.

Hospital is bottom-right.

Supermarket is center-bottom.

So from hospital to supermarket: go west.

Yes — they are on the same street (De Young Street), and supermarket is west of hospital.

So west.

Answer: west

So 4. west

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#### 5. Viv’s dad is a nurse. He heads ______ to his job at the hospital.

Viv’s house is the yellow building (bottom-left).

Hospital is bottom-right.

So from Viv’s house to hospital: go east.

Yes — across De Young Street.

So east.

Answer: east

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#### 6. After school, the students bike ______ to play at Maple Park.

School is on Michael Street, middle-left.

Maple Park is on the right side, between Andrew and Michael Streets.

So from school, go east to the intersection, then north to Maple Park.

But the park is east of the school.

So the primary direction is east.

Also, Maple Park is north of the school.

But to reach it, you go east first.

But the park is northeast.

But the answer must be one.

But looking at the map, from school, you go east along Michael Street to the end, then north to Maple Park.

So east is the first direction.

But perhaps north?

No — the park is not directly north.

Wait — is there a direct north path?

No.

But Maple Park is on the same level as Michael Street? No — it’s above it.

Wait — Maple Park is between Andrew and Michael Streets, on the right side.

So from school, you go east to the vertical street, then north to Maple Park.

So the answer should be east.

But let’s see: students bike east — yes, they go east to reach the park.

So 6. east

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#### 7. Lee works ______ to get to school.

Lee’s House is top-left.

School is on Michael Street, middle-left.

So from Lee’s House to school: go south.

Yes — down the street.

So south

Answer: south

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#### 8. Kai heads ______ to visit Lee.

Kai’s House is top-right.

Lee’s House is top-left.

So from Kai’s House to Lee’s House: go west.

Yes — across Andrew Street.

So west

Answer: west

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Final Answers

1. Viv walks north to go to school.
2. Lee travels south to go to Viv’s house.
3. Kai heads south to go to the supermarket.
4. A hospital worker travels west to buy a snack at the supermarket.
5. Viv’s dad is a nurse. He heads east to his job at the hospital.
6. After school, the students bike east to play at Maple Park.
7. Lee works south to get to school.
8. Kai heads west to visit Lee.

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✔ Final Answer:

1. north
2. south
3. south
4. west
5. east
6. east
7. south
8. west

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