Below is a selection of tools that you could use to support teaching/learning of locational knowledge:

• Inflatable globes
• Stand based solid globes
• Floor mat of the world/continents (Argos sell a world map shower curtain for £4.99!!
• Wall maps of the world, continents, countries and other places.
• Satellite images of the Earth
• Aerial photographs of the Earth
• postcards from around the world
• Jigsaw maps
• Atlases
• CD Rom Atlas and encyclopedia
• Lists of useful websites
• Outline maps of countries
• Ordnance Survey, street maps and other large scale maps of local areas.
• Brochures and Newspaper extracts.
• Geo library – books about places/features of the Earth
• Story books based on places around the world
• Collection of tactile objects for students to ask questions about including items from visits, visitors and requests etc.