Grades 1–5
Color the Continents
A labeled world map to color, with a color key for each continent, so kids learn where all 7 continents are.
Social studies worksheet · Continents and oceans
Label the 5 Oceans
A world map with the 5 oceans lettered (Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Southern) to label from a word bank.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Continents and oceans, Reading a world map, Geography facts
What kids do
“Write the name of each ocean next to its letter. The Pacific is so big it shows up on both sides of the map!”
Printed on the sheet:
- Write the names
Teacher tip
The Pacific shows up twice on a flat map. Show it on a globe to explain why.
How to use it
- Keep a world map on the wall and point to each place as you read.
- Compare the map on the sheet with a globe.
- Pair it with a picture book or a short video on the same topic.
Watch for
Mixing up countries and continents. Africa is a continent with 54 countries.
Talk about it
- Why is there so much ocean on a globe?
- How does this connect to where we live?
Take it further
Bring in foods, music or photos from a continent each week.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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