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What's Behind?

More Position Words

Day 122of 180
Week 25of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand and use the position word 'behind'

2

Practice hiding and locating objects behind other items

3

Develop spatial awareness and following instructions

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 32:8

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.”

— Psalm 32:8 (WEB)

Just as God guides us and shows us where to go, today we'll learn about understanding where things are positioned 'behind'

📦 Materials Needed

  • Stuffed animals
  • Small toys
  • Blanket or towel
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: PK4 Math
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Yesterday we learned about 'between', and today we'll explore 'behind'.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me something that was 'between' two things?
2Teaching (5 min)

In our BibleMouse lesson today, we'll play a fun game to understand 'behind'.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'Behind' means something is at the back of something else
  • When something is hidden behind another object, we can't see it directly
  • We can use our eyes and hands to find things that are behind other things
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you point to something that is behind you?
  • What might be hiding behind your chair right now?
3Activity: Hide and Seek Behind (6 min)
game

Students will take turns hiding small toys behind stuffed animals or other objects

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a stuffed animal or toy to be your 'hiding place'
  2. Take a small toy and hide it completely behind the object
  3. Ask your partner: 'Can you find what's behind my teddy bear?'
  4. Take turns hiding and finding objects
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child hide and find objects

Challenge: Use multiple hiding places and give verbal clues

4Closing (3 min)

Let's review what we learned about 'behind' today!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'behind' mean?
  • Can you show me something behind you?

Coming up: Tomorrow in BibleMouse, we'll explore 'in front of' in our math adventure!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Spatial awareness is crucial for early math and cognitive development

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use clear, simple language
  • Demonstrate hiding and finding before letting child try
  • Praise attempts and exploration
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might struggle with fully hiding objects or understanding the concept

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child consistently placing objects completely behind another object

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for position word worksheets
  • Play 'Behind' scavenger hunt around the home

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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