Here's a fun compass game to play at home - or anywhere. It is like pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey, but with a compass.

Show the child how to "box" a compass needle and follow the direction of travel arrow on the compass. Then pre-set the compass so it is pointing at the "donkey" - which can be anything. They can practice it several times with parental help.

Then put a sheet over them and spin them around slowely & carefully a few times to disorient them. We used a "fog rolled in" storyline. Then tell them to use the compass (box the needle and follow the direction of travel arrow) to turn and walk toward the donkey with the sheet still on. I did this with my Cub Scout den many years ago. They enjoyed it and learned a lot about compasses. As they get better with the compass, have THEM point the compass toward the donkey and box the needle before getting covered in a sheet and turned around.

Ken K.