What3Words - Summer Safety Activity Pack
- Learn the basics
- Read the introduction to understand how what3words works and why it can be useful for finding or sharing an exact location in an emergency.
- Find your home address
- Download the free what3words app.
- Stand outside your front door and use the app to identify the three-word address for your location.
- Record the address on the provided template and decorate it.
- Display it safely
- Keep your household's what3words address somewhere visible at home, such as on the fridge, so family members can easily access it if needed.
- Remember not to share your home what3words address publicly online.
- Practise navigation
- Enter a what3words address into the app and use the compass feature to navigate to the exact 3m square.
- Complete the treasure hunt
- With adult support, create a treasure hunt using several what3words locations.
- Children can use the app to navigate to each location and find the hidden treasure while developing their location-finding skills.
This activity pack is a practical and engaging way to build digital mapping skills, encourage outdoor exploration, and help families understand how what3words can support safety and communication.