Prepositions of place for children – The concept of space, for kids – Where things are

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In this lesson, students learn about prepositions of place through the adventures of Chester the cat, who demonstrates various positions relative to a box, such as “in,” “in front of,” “next to,” “under,” “on top of,” and “between.” The lesson emphasizes understanding spatial relationships using these prepositions, making it engaging and interactive for young learners. Additionally, students are encouraged to explore further learning resources on the Smile and Learn platform.
  1. Where is Chester the cat right now?
  2. Can you tell me one place where Chester is hiding?
  3. What is a word we learned that tells us where Chester is sitting?

Prepositions of Place: Where Things Are

Hello friends! Today, we are going to learn some special words that help us know where things are. Our friend Chester the cat will show us how!

Where is Chester?

Look! Chester is in the box. Can you see the cat in the box?

Where is Chester now?

Now, Chester is in front of the box. The cat is sitting right in front of it.

Where did Chester go?

Chester is next to the box. The cat is beside the box.

Where is Chester hiding?

Chester is under the box. The cat is underneath it.

Where is Chester climbing?

Chester is on top of the box. The cat is sitting on the box.

Where is Chester now?

Chester is between the boxes. The cat is in the middle of two boxes.

Let’s Remember!

Chester showed us:

  • In the box
  • In front of the box
  • Next to the box
  • Under the box
  • On top of the box
  • Between the boxes

Great job learning about where things are! If you want to keep learning and having fun, you can try the Smile and Learn platform. It has lots of games, videos, and stories just for you. Ask a grown-up to help you download it on a mobile, tablet, or PC. Have fun exploring!

  1. Can you think of a time when you played hide and seek? Where did you hide? Was it under something, in something, or maybe behind something?
  2. Look around your room. Can you find something that is on top of something else? What about something that is next to something else? Share what you find!
  3. If you were Chester the cat, where would you like to hide or play? Would you choose to be in front of something, between things, or somewhere else? Why?
  1. Chester’s Adventure Map: Create a simple map using a large sheet of paper and some small boxes or blocks. Place a toy cat or any small toy on the map. Ask the children to move the toy to different positions using prepositions of place. For example, “Put Chester in the box,” “Move Chester next to the box,” or “Place Chester under the box.” Encourage them to describe Chester’s position using the prepositions they learned.

  2. Preposition Scavenger Hunt: Organize a scavenger hunt in the classroom or at home. Hide small objects in various locations and give the children clues using prepositions of place. For example, “Find the toy under the chair,” or “Look for the book on top of the table.” This activity will help them apply their understanding of prepositions in a fun and interactive way.

  3. Story Time with Chester: Ask the children to create a short story about Chester the cat using the prepositions of place they learned. They can draw pictures to illustrate Chester’s adventures as he moves in, on top of, under, and between different objects. Encourage them to share their stories with the class or their family, using the prepositions to describe Chester’s journey.

Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:

[Music]
Hello friends! Today we’re going to learn about words that tell us where things are. Our friend Chester will help us.

Where is Chester?
Chester is in the box. The cat is in the box.

And now, where is Chester?
Chester is in front of the box. The cat is in front of the box.

Where is Chester?
Chester is next to the box. The cat is next to the box.

[Music]
Where is Chester now?
Chester is under the box. The cat is under the box.

Where is Chester?
Chester is on top of the box. The cat is on top of the box.

Where is Chester?
Chester is between the boxes. The cat is between the boxes.

In the box,
In front of the box,
Next to the box,
Under the box,
On top of the box,
[Music]
Between the boxes.
[Music]

Let’s see how you’ll be getting out of there, Chester. See you around!

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This version maintains the educational content while removing any informal or unnecessary phrases.

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