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Compass Song - North, East, South, West
This Geography scheme of work song video helps pupils learn and remember the four cardinal compass points: north, east, south, and west. With repeated rhythms and simple lyrics, pupils are encouraged to sing along, reinforcing directional language through music and movement.
Ideal for use as a warm-up before mapwork or outdoor geography activities, this video supports the development of spatial awareness in a fun and engaging way.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Geography – Fieldwork and Mapping videos, which supports the learning of compass directions through repetition and rhythm, thereby enhancing geographical understanding.
- Geography, Year 1, What is the weather like in the UK?, Lesson 3: What are the compass directions?
- Geography, Year 1, What is it like to live in Shanghai?, Lesson 2: Can we map our local area?
- Geography, Year 2, Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold place?, Lesson 2: Where are the coldest places on Earth?
- Geography, Year 2, Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold place?, Lesson 5: Do we live in a hot or cold place?
- Geography, Year 3, Who lives in Antarctica?, Lesson 5: Can we plan an expedition around school?