Map reading worksheet for kids focusing on cardinal directions using a fun treasure map theme.

To solve this map reading worksheet, we need to look at the grid and determine the direction of one object relative to another. The four cardinal directions are:
* North: Up
* South: Down
* East: Right
* West: Left

Let's go through each question step-by-step by finding the two objects mentioned and seeing which way you have to move from the second object (the reference point) to get to the first object.

1. The whale is \_\_\_\_\_ of the beach ball.
* Find the beach ball. It is in the top-left area.
* Find the whale. It is directly above the beach ball.
* Since Up is North, the whale is North of the beach ball.

2. The volcano is \_\_\_\_\_ of the beach ball.
* Find the beach ball.
* Find the volcano. It is directly below the beach ball.
* Since Down is South, the volcano is South of the beach ball.

3. The pirate is \_\_\_\_\_ of the treasure chest.
* Find the treasure chest. It is near the bottom-middle.
* Find the pirate. He is to the right of the treasure chest.
* Since Right is East, the pirate is East of the treasure chest.

4. The alligator is \_\_\_\_\_ of the treasure chest.
* Find the treasure chest.
* Find the alligator. It is on the far left side, while the chest is more towards the middle. Looking at their horizontal positions, the alligator is to the left of the chest.
* Since Left is West, the alligator is West of the treasure chest.

5. The volcano is \_\_\_\_\_ of the starfish.
* Find the starfish. It is in the middle-right area.
* Find the volcano. It is on the far left side.
* The volcano is to the left of the starfish.
* Since Left is West, the volcano is West of the starfish.

6. The seagull is \_\_\_\_\_ of the pirate.
* Find the pirate. He is on the right side.
* Find the seagull. It is flying in the top-right corner.
* The seagull is above the pirate.
* Since Up is North, the seagull is North of the pirate.

7. The alligator is \_\_\_\_\_ of the starfish.
* Find the starfish.
* Find the alligator. It is on the far left.
* The alligator is to the left of the starfish.
* Since Left is West, the alligator is West of the starfish.

8. The starfish is \_\_\_\_\_ of the seagull.
* Find the seagull. It is in the top-right corner.
* Find the starfish. It is below the seagull.
* Since Down is South, the starfish is South of the seagull.

9. The monkey is \_\_\_\_\_ of the treasure chest.
* Find the treasure chest.
* Find the monkey. It is hanging from a tree branch directly above the treasure chest.
* Since Up is North, the monkey is North of the treasure chest.

10. The pirate is \_\_\_\_\_ of the seagull.
* Find the seagull. It is in the top-right corner.
* Find the pirate. He is standing below the seagull.
* Since Down is South, the pirate is South of the seagull.

11. The hippo is \_\_\_\_\_ of the alligator.
* Find the alligator. It is on the left side.
* Find the hippo. It is at the very top, towards the right.
* The hippo is to the right of the alligator.
* Since Right is East, the hippo is East of the alligator.

12. The seagull is \_\_\_\_\_ of the hippo.
* Find the hippo. It is at the top-middle/right.
* Find the seagull. It is to the right of the hippo.
* Since Right is East, the seagull is East of the hippo.

Final Answer:
1. North
2. South
3. East
4. West
5. West
6. North
7. West
8. South
9. North
10. South
11. East
12. East