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Beside and Behind Games

Positional Words

Day 57of 180
Week 12of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand and use the positional words 'beside' and 'behind'

2

Follow verbal directions involving object placement

3

Develop spatial awareness and listening skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 139:5

“You hem me in behind and before. You lay your hand on me.”

— Psalm 139:5 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's awareness of our position and presence, just like we learn about spatial relationships

📦 Materials Needed

  • Stuffed animals
  • Small boxes
  • Toy cars or blocks
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's review what we learned yesterday about 'above and below'.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me something that is above another thing?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll explore two special words: 'beside' and 'behind'. These words help us describe where things are located.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Beside means next to something
  • Behind means at the back of something
  • We can use these words to give and follow directions
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Where is your teddy bear right now?
  • Can you place this toy beside another toy?
3Activity: Positional Word Treasure Hunt (10 min)
movement

A fun game to practice 'beside' and 'behind' with movement and object placement

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place stuffed animals around the room
  2. Parent gives directions like 'Put the blue car behind the teddy bear'
  3. Child follows directions and explains their placement
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer objects and simpler directions

Challenge: Add more complex positioning instructions

4Closing (3 min)

Review our positional word learning and read our memory verse

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'beside' mean?
  • What does 'behind' mean?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about 'next to' and 'in front of'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Spatial language is crucial for mathematical thinking and communication

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use clear, slow instructions
  • Demonstrate positions before asking child to do them
  • Make it playful and fun!
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between similar positional words

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child correctly places objects and uses terms 'beside' and 'behind'

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for positional word worksheets
  • Practice positioning during cleanup time
  • Sing a positional words song from BibleMouse Song Collection

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