stand and raise hands with thumb and forefinger up the one that is an L is your left the other is your right.

we have forward and backwards 

We have diagonal 


when you turn around the left becomes the right place your hand up make the L with your thumb and forefinger to see

directions 

The Bushcraftman standing in a sunny forest, surrounded by eager children listening carefully

Once upon a time, there was a wise man called The Bushcraftman. He loved teaching kids about the outdoors. One sunny day, he gathered a group of children in the forest. Today, he said, we're going to learn about directions. The children were excited and listened carefully.

The Bushcraftman's Lesson

The Bushcraftman showing children how to make an L with their thumb and forefinger, kids practicing with happy faces

The Bushcraftman asked the children to raise their hands. Make an L with your thumb and forefinger, he instructed. The hand that makes an L is your left hand. The other hand is your right hand. The children practiced and soon knew their left from their right.

Finding Left and Right

The Bushcraftman demonstrating forward and backward movements, children giggling as they practice

Next, The Bushcraftman taught them about moving forward and backward. Forward is the direction you are facing, he explained. Backward is the opposite direction. The children took turns walking forward and backward. They giggled as they practiced.

Forward and Backward

The Bushcraftman drawing a diagonal line on the ground with a stick, children walking along the line

Now, let's learn about diagonal, said The Bushcraftman. Diagonal is like a slanting line, not straight. He drew a diagonal line on the ground with a stick. The children walked along the line, understanding diagonal movement. They felt like they were dancing.

Learning Diagonal

The Bushcraftman spinning in a circle, children laughing and turning around

The Bushcraftman then showed them how to turn around. When you turn around, your left and right switch places, he said. He asked the children to spin in a circle. They laughed as they turned around and checked their hands. It was a fun way to learn.

Turning Around

The Bushcraftman raising his hand to make an L with his thumb and forefinger, children practicing the trick

To check directions after turning, raise your hand again, he advised. Make the L with your thumb and forefinger to see which is left. The children practiced this trick. They were amazed at how easy it was. They felt like little explorers.

Checking Directions

The Bushcraftman calling out directions, children moving left, right, forward, backward, and diagonal, laughing and playing

The Bushcraftman decided to play a game with the children. He called it 'Direction Dance'. He would shout a direction, and the children had to move that way. Left, right, forward, backward, and diagonal, he called out. The children moved and laughed, having a great time.

A Fun Game

The Bushcraftman gathering the children at the end of the day, children looking proud and happy

At the end of the day, The Bushcraftman gathered the children. Today, you learned something very important, he said. Knowing directions helps you find your way. The children thanked The Bushcraftman and promised to practice. They left the forest feeling proud and happy.