Position Words for Little Learners
Exploring where things are Year 1-2 English Language Arts
Our Learning Goals
WALT: We Are Learning To use position words to describe where things are Success Criteria: • I can say 'in front of' and 'behind' • I can say 'above' and 'under' • I can say 'beside' and 'between' • I can use position words in sentences
Position Words Around Us
In Front Of and Behind
'In front of' means something is at the front The teacher is in front of the class 'Behind' means something is at the back The bag is behind the chair
Above and Under
'Above' means something is higher up The clock is above the door 'Under' means something is lower down The cat is under the table
Beside and Between
'Beside' means next to something The book is beside the pencil 'Between' means in the middle of two things The flower is between two trees
Position Hunt!
Look around our classroom Find something that is: • Above something else • Under something else • Beside something else Share what you found!
Simon Says - Position Edition!
Listen carefully to the instructions Only do it if I say 'Simon Says' Examples: • Put your hands above your head • Stand behind your chair • Put your book beside your pencil
Think and Share
Can you make a sentence using a position word? Think about: • Where is your lunch box? • Where is your friend sitting? • Where is the clock in our room?
Well Done, Little Learners!
Today we learned position words: • In front of and behind • Above and under • Beside and between Now you can tell everyone exactly where things are! Keep practicing at home!