Teach Geography vocabulary, mapping concepts, and spatial language with these Kindergarten and First Grade Geography vocabulary cards and poster, perfect for building understanding of key HASS terms and concepts.
 
These vocabulary cards and matching posters help students develop a clear understanding of basic geographical terms and concepts used when studying Geography. Use them on your Geography wall or word wall, or as words of the week, to reinforce learning and support students' vocabulary development.
 
Each vocabulary card includes a student-friendly definition, with a matching poster for display. All terms are aligned with the ACARA HASS curriculum, making this resource ideal for Australian classrooms.
 
What’s Included
Geography vocabulary cards
Matching posters with clear, student-friendly definitions
Curriculum-aligned terms for easy integration into lessons
 
Why Teachers Love This Resource
✔ Perfect for Kindergarten & First Grade Geography
✔ Supports HASS vocabulary and concept development
✔ Ideal for word walls, displays, and explicit teaching
✔ Reinforces mapping and spatial language concepts
✔ Easy to use all year round
 
 
Terms Included
Aerial Photography
Attachment to place
Bird’s-eye view
Capital
Climate zones
Compass
Country (Geographic and Indigenous perspectives)
Culture
Continent
Direction
Features
Geography
Hemisphere
Landform
Legend
Local area
Map
Region
Scale (map and curriculum use)
Satellite image
Place
 
Teaching Ideas
Use as word wall displays
Introduce one term per week
Support mapping units and Geography lessons
Refer to during discussions and activities
 
Teachers Say
 
"What a fantastic resource. Thank you for saving me so much time!!"
 
"This was perfect for Social Studies, thank you!"
 
"These will be very useful for discussion purposes and for a display area."