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Following Position Directions

Position and Direction Words

Day 122of 180
Week 25of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Use position words correctly in spoken language

2

Listen and follow directions using prepositions

3

Develop spatial awareness and language skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:6

“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

— Proverbs 3:6 (WEB)

Just like following directions helps us understand location, God guides our path when we listen to Him

📦 Materials Needed

  • Position cards
  • Small toys or objects
  • Masking tape
  • Open floor space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children in open space. Explain we'll play a game about following directions using special words that tell us where things are.

💭 Review Question: Can you point to something that is 'on' the floor?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate position words by moving objects and describing their location

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Position words tell us where something is
  • Examples: in, on, under, beside, between
  • Listening carefully helps us follow directions
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does 'in' mean?
  • Where could something be 'under'?
3Activity: Position Treasure Hunt (7 min)
interactive game

Children follow verbal directions to move toys to specific locations

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place tape marks on floor to create zones
  2. Give directions like 'Put the teddy bear under the chair'
  3. Children move objects based on instructions
  4. Take turns giving and following directions
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher gives all directions

Challenge: Children create and give their own directions

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the position words we learned today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What position words did we use?
  • Can you show me 'under'?
  • Can you show me 'on'?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and understand new words. Guide us in learning and growing.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll write sentences using our new position words!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:6

“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

— Proverbs 3:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Path Tracing - Children trace a path while saying the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Prepositions help children understand spatial relationships and improve communication skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use everyday moments to practice position words
  • Encourage child to describe object locations
  • Make learning playful and interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Confusing similar prepositions, mixing up spatial concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child using position words correctly in conversation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Play 'I Spy' using position words
  • Create a picture book describing object locations
  • Practice position words during cleanup time

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