World map worksheet activities
World map labeling activity
Simple printable world maps
Next, we have some simple printable world maps that already have the continents labelled. You can use them in a variety of ways, such as adding capital cities, adding animals, or just basic coloring to help children grasp the world globe and what its landmasses are both shaped like and situated.
Animals world map worksheet activity
World maps with animals for kids
The world maps below already feature different creatures on them that are native to where they are placed. These make for simple educational coloring exercises that help reinforce both world geography and animal awareness. See if your learners can identify each animal as the color them in and say where they usually live.
Blank world map printables
World landmark icons
Finally, we have some famous landmark icons that can be cut out and placed on any of the printable world maps above that you deem suitable. There are 60 of them, and many students may not know them, but you can always help them out!
You can use one of the world landmark worksheets for this, or even play the country guessing game beforehand or afterward.
Another thing is you can just let younger learners put them anywhere they want. What’s wrong with the Pyramids of Australia or the Taj Mahal of Brazil anyway! Make it fun, at least students will be grasping the concencept of the world map at the end of the day.
Related activities
If you enjoyed these activities and are looking for something similar, check out the free Earth coloring pages. They also feature the continents and oceans of our globe.
