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Where Is Teddy?

In, Out, Up, Down

Day 70of 180
Week 14of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn and use position words: in, out, up, down

2

Practice spatial awareness and directional vocabulary

3

Develop listening and following instructions skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 139:5

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

— Psalm 139:5 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's awareness of our position and surroundings

📦 Materials Needed

  • Teddy bear
  • Several boxes or containers
  • BibleMouse Position Picture Cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap previous day's position words with a quick Simon Says game

💭 Review Question: Where did we put things yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce 'Where is Teddy?' game with position words

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look carefully at where Teddy is placed
  • Use clear position words when describing Teddy's location
  • Take turns hiding and finding Teddy
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you tell me where Teddy is?
  • Is Teddy inside or outside the box?
3Activity: Hide and Seek with Teddy (6 min)
game

Hide Teddy in various positions around the room

📝 Instructions:
  1. Parent hides Teddy first
  2. Child searches and describes Teddy's location
  3. Use phrases like 'Teddy is IN the box'
  4. Take turns hiding and finding
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child describe Teddy's position

Challenge: Child gives increasingly complex position descriptions

4Closing (3 min)

Review position words learned today

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where did we hide Teddy?
  • What position words did we use?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll count our fingers and learn about numbers!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Position words are crucial for spatial understanding

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use clear, slow speech
  • Demonstrate positions physically
  • Be patient and encouraging
🤔 Common Struggles:

Mixing up similar position words

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent use of position words during play

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Position Picture Cards for additional practice
  • Create a photo album of Teddy in different positions

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