Discover the World: Child-Friendly Maps for Geography & Environmental Learning

Maps are a powerful way to help children understand the world around them, from where they live to the most remote ecosystems on Earth. At Earth Cubs, we’ve created a collection of child-friendly, maps to support geography, science and environmental learning in the classroom.

Our Map Collection

We currently offer a wide range of place-based and thematic maps, including:

• World Map – ideal for introducing continents, oceans and global location skills

• Make you Own Textured Map – designed to support tactile learning and inclusive education

• Hot & Cold Map – helps children explore climate zones and temperature differences around the world

Alongside these, we have region and ecosystem-specific maps, perfect for deep-dive learning projects:

• Qatar – Marine Ecosystems
• Dubai
• Tahiti
• The Arctic
• London
• The Serengeti
• Mumbai
• The Galápagos Islands
• The Amazon Rainforest
• The Great Barrier Reef

Each map is designed to help pupils connect real places to topics such as climate, habitats, biodiversity, oceans, urban environments and sustainability.

Check out all our maps here

Why Use Maps in the Classroom?

Using maps encourages:

• Spatial awareness and geographic understanding
• Global citizenship and environmental responsibility
• Cross-curricular learning across geography, science, PSHE, and literacy
• Visual and tactile learning, supporting different learning styles

Maps also help pupils place important global issues, such as climate change, habitat loss and ocean conservation, into a real-world context they can understand.

Classroom Ideas

• Compare hot and cold regions using the climate map.
• Explore urban life vs natural habitats with London, Dubai, the Amazon and the Serengeti.
• Use the marine ecosystem maps to teach about coral reefs, oceans and biodiversity.
• Create a “World of Habitats” display using the World Map and ecosystem locations.