35 Things Kids Should Know How To Do By 12
Updated Oct 20, 2025
32Navigate using a map or simple directions.
Whether it's a physical or digital map, understanding basic directions will take your kid far (and not so far). They should be able to follow written or verbal directions to get from one place to another and use landmarks or street signs to orient themselves. This builds spatial reasoning and independence.
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