Landform Eye Spy Game- Geography & Map Skills (1st–2nd Grade)

Turn geography into a fun game with this Landform Eye Spy Activity! Students learn about 10 major landforms—mountains, hills, valleys, plains, plateaus, rivers, lakes, oceans, islands, and deserts—through kid-friendly definitions and fun facts. As you read aloud each clue, students search the picture, identify the landform, and circle it. Two picture options included- illustrated and realistic versions. This interactive approach reinforces vocabulary, listening comprehension, and geography skills while keeping students engaged. Perfect for whole group lessons, small groups, or homeschool settings!

Standards Covered:

• 1st Grade Social Studies Standard 1.4.3 – Understand and use maps and geographic tools.
  
• 2nd Grade Social Studies Standard 2.2.2 – Identify landforms and bodies of water on maps and globes.
  
• 2nd Grade Social Studies Standard 2.5.1 – Understand how geography and the environment shape communities.
  
• Also works well for Kindergarten
  

Why Teachers Love It:
✔ Active, play-based learning
✔ Combines listening, reading, and geography skills
✔ Includes fun facts to spark curiosity
✔ Great for review or introduction to landforms

*This is an individual worksheet from Stories in History's 1st and 2nd grade social studies curriculum called My World, My Story, coming out Spring 2026