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In Front of Me

More Position Words

Day 123of 180
Week 25of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of 'in front of'

2

Correctly place objects in front of themselves and others

3

Develop spatial awareness and directional understanding

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 16:8

“I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.”

— Psalm 16:8 (WEB)

Demonstrates the concept of 'in front of' while teaching about God's constant presence

📦 Materials Needed

  • Stuffed animals
  • Toy cars or blocks
  • Picture cards
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide for PK4 Math
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review previous position words learned in BibleMouse curriculum

💭 Review Question: Can you show me something that is behind you?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce 'in front of' with simple demonstrations

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'In front of' means something is in the space directly ahead of another object
  • Show examples by placing a toy car in front of a stuffed animal
  • Encourage child to place objects in front of themselves
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Where is something in front of you right now?
  • Can you put this toy in front of me?
3Activity: Front and Center Game (6 min)
hands-on

Playful activity to practice 'in front of' concept

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place stuffed animals in a row
  2. Child places toy in front of each animal
  3. Take turns giving and following 'in front of' instructions
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent demonstrates placement first

Challenge: Use multiple objects and more complex instructions

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the meaning of 'in front of'

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'in front of' mean?
  • Can you show me something in front of you?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about following position word directions

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Spatial awareness is crucial for early math and cognitive development

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use clear, simple language
  • Demonstrate concept multiple times
  • Make learning fun and interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between different spatial relationships

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent correct placement of objects when instructed

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for position word worksheets
  • Sing position word songs from BibleMouse Song Collection

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