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Position Word Simon Says

Positions and Places

Day 55of 180
Week 11of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and follow position words (on, under, beside, between, in, out)

2

Demonstrate understanding of spatial relationships through movement

3

Practice listening and following multi-step instructions

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Corinthians 14:40

“Let all things be done decently and in order.”

— 1 Corinthians 14:40 (WEB)

Just as God values order, understanding positions helps children create order and structure in their learning

📦 Materials Needed

  • Stuffed animals
  • Cardboard box
  • Small toys
  • Open floor space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's review our position words from this week.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me where 'beside' is?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll play Position Word Simon Says to practice all our spatial words!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Remember our position words from this week
  • Listen carefully to instructions
  • Have fun moving and learning!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What position words do you remember?
  • Can you show me 'under' with a toy?
3Activity: Position Word Simon Says (6 min)
movement

Parent gives instructions using position words, children follow

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in starting position
  2. Listen to 'Simon Says' instructions
  3. Move only when 'Simon Says' is spoken
  4. Use stuffed animals or toys to demonstrate positions
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer position words, move more slowly

Challenge: Add more complex multi-step instructions

4Closing (3 min)

Let's review our position words and celebrate our learning!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What position words did we use today?
  • Which was your favorite position to act out?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the exciting world of zero in our BibleMouse math lesson!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Position words are critical for spatial reasoning and early math skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Make the game fun and playful
  • Praise effort and participation
  • Use gentle corrections if needed
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between similar position words

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to follow multi-step instructions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a position word scavenger hunt around the house
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for position word coloring sheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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