Spatial Concepts (Positions) Lesson
Short-term objective: The student will demonstrate understanding of concepts (i.e. spatial,etc)
Definition: Spatial concepts (positions) define the relationship between us and objects, as well as the relationships of objects to each other.
(to tell where things are). Ex. in, out, on, off, etc.
After defining what positons are and giving examples of a few they know. It's time to get them involved in a fun sing along or fingerplay so they can learn new positions and you can keep their attention.
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn around.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the ground.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, jump up high.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the sky.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch your nose.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch your toes.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, hop around.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, sit on the ground.
You can also use the video(s) provided below:
All around the farm spatial concepts
Next show more positions using flashcards, these are available free to print and easily seen using a tablet or a phone: https://www.eslflashcards.com/set/prepositions-flashcards/. These flashcards can also be cut out and used to play the memory or bingo game.
Spatial concepts (positions) worksheets:
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/c4eb8e_6990b74e6e9240a398a87fac124d9631.pdf
https://www.kindergartenworksheets.net/social-studies-worksheets/spatial-concepts-worksheet.html
http://www.tlsbooks.com/overandunder.pdf
Ipad apps available to practice positions include:
PK and JK 123: Wonder Numbers JK app
Fido and Pumpkin Position words app
Finish up the lesson by reading a book to your child preferably one that includes positions. If you don't have one on hand see the video provided:
Where is Spot? by Eric Hill.
Up, Down, and Around by Katherine Ayers