Preschool · Math

Describe where an object is

The idea

Ask an adult to read and demonstrate each position with a toy and a box.

Step by step
  1. Ask an adult to read and demonstrate each position with a toy and a box.
  2. Name both objects: the object being moved and the object used as the reference.
  3. Say the position word, then move the toy to check that the description fits.

Example

An adult reads: The ball is inside the box. Which word tells the position?

Answer

inside

The box surrounds the ball.

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Place a toy inside, outside, above and beside a box. Take turns describing and following directions.

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