Using positional and proportional language
I can describe the position of an object using the correct vocabulary.
Using positional and proportional language
I can describe the position of an object using the correct vocabulary.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Most positional words describe where an object is in relation to one other position.
- In between describes where an object is in relation to two other positions.
Keywords
Above/below - Above shows the position of an object is higher than something else. Below shows that it is lower.
Over/under/on - Over/under shows the position of something is directly above/beneath something else. On shows that it is sitting on top of something else.
In front/behind - In front shows the position of an object is further forward than something else. Behind shows that it is further back.
Between - Between describes the position of an object being in the space separating two other objects.
Common misconception
Children may confuse some of the terms such as 'below' and 'between'.
Create visuals to display which will prompt children to think about the meaning of each word. Give opportunities to explore these words in play, for example when building with blocks ask children to place the red block above the green block.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
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right
down
up
Exit quiz
6 Questions
above the car
below the rocket
below the robot
above the ball
in front of the log
on the log
behind the log
