MA 8.02Position Words
The child places objects and themselves above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to other objects, and describes positions.
Age 3½Work 2 of 6 in Data and Geometry
Presentation
- 1
Place the animal on top of the box: 'The cat is on the box.'
- 2
Move it under the box, beside the box, in front of, and behind, naming each.
- 3
Three-period lesson with on, under, and beside, then the rest.
- 4
The guide gives directions: 'Put the cat behind the box.'
- 5
The child describes where the guide has placed the animal.
- 6
Play with the child's own body: 'Stand next to the chair.'
Extensions, easiest to hardest
- Describe where things are in the classroom (the clock is above the door).
- Reading children follow position word cards.
- Draw a picture following spoken position directions.
Control of error
The guide checks placement and word use during the game.
Ready to move on when the child…
- Follows directions using six or more position words
- Describes the position of an object in the room correctly