MathematicsGeometryAges 4–6
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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- 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"?”
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- Type
- Language
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Geometry
- Age range
- Ages 4–6
Standards
ccss-math:K.G.1uk-nc-2013:Maths/Y1/GPD/1