Let’s get started
Today we will explore position words through play. Grown-ups can model it first; children can respond by pointing, moving, speaking, or drawing. There is no speed test.
Learn together
- Watch together: Put a toy cow above, below, and beside a shoebox.
- Try it as a team: Sort or compare real objects. Pause, repeat and let the child lead.
- Try once more in a new way: Show a pattern with your hands. Celebrate the attempt, not perfect results.
Watch and try an example
Put a toy cow above, below, and beside a shoebox.
Show what you noticed
- Show or tell a grown-up what you noticed while we explored position words. An adult may enter the child's words.
- Try it again: Put a toy cow above, below, and beside a shoebox. Tell your grown-up which part was fun or surprising.
- Draw, point, move, or talk to show what you learned about position words. Adults can record an observation instead of requiring writing.
Five optional ways to revisit this week
Choose a few minutes on any days that suit your child; these are ideas, not mandatory daily assignments.
- Day 1 · Discover: Put a toy cow above, below, and beside a shoebox. What did the child notice about position words? A parent may record their spoken answer.
- Day 2 · Repeat: Repeat position words together slowly. Encourage the child to choose the materials or lead the play. Describe how the child participated in position words today.
- Day 3 · Change it: Explore position words again in a different place or with another set of safe materials. What changed when you tried the activity differently?
- Day 4 · Pretend: Invite the child to explain or act out position words for a toy animal or family member. Which part could the child explain, show, or imitate?
- Day 5 · Celebrate: Let the child choose one favorite part of position words to repeat, draw or talk about. What is one skill, observation, or question to remember next time?
Family play extension
Family play extension: Put a toy cow above, below, and beside a shoebox. Take a picture or save a drawing if your family wishes. This week's theme is outdoor discoveries.
Reflect and grow
What did you enjoy or notice about position words? Let your grown-up write down your answer if you prefer to speak.