Introduction to Positions pdf printable lesson plan

Lesson Title:Introduction to Positions

Lesson Objective: Students will be able to understand and use positional language (e.g. above, below, beside, in front of, behind, etc.) to describe the location of objects.

Materials:

  • A set of objects (e.g. blocks, stuffed animals, etc.)
  • Position word cards (with words such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, etc.)
  • Worksheets (with illustrations of objects in different positions)

    • Introduction (5 minutes):

  • Begin by reviewing the concepts of up and down, left and right with the students. Have them point to different directions to reinforce the concepts.
  • Introduce the concept of positional language and explain that it is a way to describe where something is in relation to something else. Use concrete examples (such as pointing to an object and saying “the pencil is in front of the book”) to demonstrate this concept.

    • Activity 1 (10 minutes):

  • Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of objects and position word cards.
  • Explain that the position word cards can be used to help them describe the location of the objects.
  • Model using positional language to describe the location of an object (such as “the block is above the stuffed animal”).
  • Allow students to work with their partners to practice describing the location of the objects using the position word cards.

    • Activity 2 (10 minutes):

  • Provide students with a set of worksheets.
  • Explain that the worksheets contain illustrations of objects in different positions and that the students need to use positional language to describe the location of the objects.
  • Allow students to work independently or with a partner to complete the worksheets.
  • As students work, circulate around the room and provide support and guidance as needed.

    • Activity 3 (10 minutes):

  • Gather the students together and have them share their descriptions of the objects’ positions.
  • Allow students to explain their thinking and reasoning.
  • Provide feedback and praise for their efforts and progress.
    • Conclusion (5 minutes):
  • Review the concepts of positional language and the strategies used to describe the location of objects.
  • Encourage students to continue practicing using positional language in their everyday conversations.
  • Remind students that with practice and perseverance, they will become experts in using positional language!

    • Assessment:

  • Observe students as they work on the activities and listen to their explanations of the positions of objects.
  • Collect the worksheets and assess the accuracy of the positional language used.

    • Note: The duration of activities, introduction and conclusion can be adjusted based on the time available in your classroom. Also, you can use different materials as per the availability.