Kindergartners learn position and direction words — above and below, near and far, in front and behind — the words we use to describe where things are, an important first step in reading maps.
Students will be able to…
Where is your book — on the table, under the chair, or beside your bag? Position words help us say exactly where things are! What are these helpful words?
Project each item and have children answer about position words. The tool explains above, below, near, far, and behind.
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Where is your book — on, under, or beside? How do we say exactly where?
Children investigate.
Children explain.
Children share.
Children conclude.
Aligned to the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards (Kindergarten / Myself & My World).
Use words to describe the location of places and objects.
Describe how objects relate in space.
Use spatial words to answer questions.
Take informed action.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have children describe where their toys are using position words — like “my bear is ON the bed” or “my shoes are UNDER the chair.” A printable position-words sheet is in the Social Studies library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.