Year 2 Position and Direction Worksheets
Coordinate Emoji (A)
Coordinate Emoji (B)
Coordinate Emoji (C)
Coordinate Emoji (D)
Coordinate Problems
Coordinate Shapes
Coordinate Shapes (with clues)
Coordinates in all four quadrants
Coordinates in the First Quadrant (A)
Coordinates in the First Quadrant (B)
Coordinates in the First Quadrant (C)
Describing Movement
Describing Positions (A)
Describing Positions (B)
Describing Rotations
Distance on a Coordinate Grid
Making Patterns
Midpoints of Lines
Reflections in the 1st Quadrant (A)
Reflections in the 1st Quadrant (B)
Rotating Shapes
Translations and Reflections in the 1st Quadrant
Translations in the 1st Quadrant (A)
Translations in the 1st Quadrant (B)
Download Year 2 Geometry Worksheets That Actually Engage Young Learners
These Year 2 Position and Direction worksheets are different because they use familiar contexts (think playground maps and treasure hunts) that naturally encourage spatial thinking. Each sheet includes clear visual instructions and detailed solutions that show exactly how we want students to think through positioning problems, making your Year 2 maths lesson planning so much easier.
Essential Spatial Skills Covered in These Year 2 Lessons Resources
With our worksheets, students start with basic directional vocabulary (left, right, forwards, backwards) before progressing to quarter and half turns, then tackle more complex positioning using 'above,' 'below,' 'between,' and 'next to.' The progression feels natural because each concept builds on the previous one. Students particularly love the maze activities and the 'describe the route' challenges – they're surprisingly competitive about giving the clearest directions to their partners!
Why Year 2 Students Need Structured Position and Direction Practice
It is academically proven that students who receive solid practice with position and direction concepts exhibit significantly improved spatial awareness across all subjects. The connection between understanding position vocabulary and developing mathematical reasoning is stronger than you might expect. Regular practice with these skills directly supports their geometry understanding and even helps with reading comprehension when they encounter positional language in stories.
• Builds confidence with mathematical vocabulary – an essential foundation for geometry
• Develops spatial reasoning skills – crucial for future maths topics
• Improves following and giving instructions – a transferable life skill
• Supports map reading preparation – links to the geography curriculum
• Strengthens logical thinking patterns – helps with problem-solving across subjects
Real-World Connections Where Year 2 Students Use Position and Direction Daily
The brilliant thing about position and direction is that they're already using these skills constantly – they just don't realise it yet! From following PE instructions to describing where they've left their reading book, spatial language is everywhere. It's actually quite satisfying when you see that lightbulb moment where they connect classroom learning with giving their parents directions to the sweet shop.
• Following instructions during PE lessons and playground games
• Describing locations of classroom resources and personal belongings
• Understanding directional language in storybooks and instructions
• Navigating around school buildings and outdoor spaces confidently
• Helping adults find locations or describing routes to friends
• Using positional vocabulary in art and design technology projects