Locating Positions on a Grid​

Master the basics of grids! Learn how horizontal and vertical lines create a simple map system. Follow easy directions to find and identify positions using coordinates like A1 or B3. Fun, fast, and practical!

Target Age:

Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, children will be able to:​
  1. Introduced to the concept of a grid as a system of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines.
  2. Able to read and follow directions to locate and identify positions on a grid using simple coordinates (e.g., A1, B3).

Curriculum Alignment: Year 1 Geometry: Position and Direction

  • Describe position, direction and movement, including whole, half, quarter and three-quarter turns.
Last updated on: February 18, 2026

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