Positional Language
Describe the position of objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, next to
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Positional words tell where one thing is compared with another: on top of, under, beside, next to, in front of, and behind.
Spend about 10 minutes placing a block relative to a book and naming the position.
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Check understanding
- Describe a toy as being 'on top of' the table
- Follow instructions like 'put the cube behind the box'
- Use 'left' and 'right' in simple contexts
“Can your child give directions to find something around the house using words like "above," "below," "beside," "in front of," or "behind"?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Language
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Geometry
- Age range
- Ages 4–6
Standards