Concept 5 of 6
Directions: Which Way Now?
Today's big idea
Turn, then name the new way
Right is clockwise: N → E → S → W.
How it works
👀 What's going on?
Stand facing the door, then turn to your right — you are now facing a new wall without taking a single step. Turning changes the way you face, and a compass helps you name it.
💡 Here's the trick
Look at the compass above. Going clockwise the points read North, East, South, West. A right turn moves you one point clockwise; a left turn moves one point back; a turn-around takes you to the opposite point.
- 1.Note the direction you start facing.
- 2.Read the turn: right (clockwise), left (back) or all the way around.
- 3.Move that many points on the compass to name the new direction.
✍️ Try it
- 1.You face North and turn right. Which way now?
- 2.You face East and turn all the way around. Which way now? From North, a right turn lands on East. From East, a turn-around lands on the opposite point, West.
⚠️ Watch out
Right is clockwise (N→E→S→W) and left is the other way. Turning the wrong way sends you to the opposite answer, so picture the clock.
See it in action
⚡ Time to play!
Clockwise it goes North → East → South → West. Spin the compass to where the turn lands, then tap Done.
You are facing North. You turn RIGHT.
Arrow now points: North
Quick check
✅ VERIFICATION
You are facing North and you turn left. Which way do you face now?
⚡ Finish the activity above first to answer.
Keep going!
Up next: Counting in a Line & Clue Ranking
From both ends: add the two spots, take one away.