Position Words Worksheets
These position words worksheets help children aged 2 to 6 practise words such as in, on, under, above, beside and behind. They are free to print and give young learners simple pictures to look at, talk about and complete.
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At a glance
- Ages: 2 to 6 years
- Skills: Position words, listening and early reasoning
- You need: Pencil, crayons and a flat surface
- Time: 5 to 15 minutes per worksheet
What children practise
The set uses familiar objects and clear scenes to teach where things are. Younger children can point to or colour an object that is in, on, under or next to something. Older children can circle the correct answer, match pictures to words, complete simple sentences or draw an object in a named place. The activities move from one position at a time to pairs of positions such as above and below, or in front of and behind. This makes the position words worksheets useful for Nursery, LKG, UKG and early primary practice.
Simple ways to use them
At home, read the position word aloud before your child starts, then use a toy and a box to act it out. Ask, "Is the car in the box or beside it?" and let your child answer before marking the worksheet. In class, place a pencil under a book, beside a cup or behind a bag, then invite children to describe the scene. You can use one worksheet for guided practice and let children complete a similar one independently. For extra links with early logic skills, try Sorting Worksheets or Matching Worksheets.
Helping with common mix-ups
Children often confuse above with below, and behind with in front of. They may also use left and right before they are ready to keep those directions consistent. Begin with real objects that your child can move and touch. Keep the object and the reference object still while you say the word slowly. Ask your child to show the answer with a finger or toy before writing or circling. If a picture feels confusing, cover the other choices and talk about just one relationship at a time. Accept spoken answers first, then guide your child to record the answer.
Lumi's tips
- Make it easier by using one familiar object and two choices, such as in or beside, before offering several position words.
- Make it harder by asking your child to give two instructions, such as placing the ball under the chair and the book beside it.
- Link the skill to real life by asking your child to describe where shoes, toys and lunch boxes are kept.
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Questions parents ask
What are position words for children?
Position words tell us where one object is in relation to another. Common examples include in, on, under, above, below, beside, between, behind and in front of.
What age can children start position words worksheets?
Children can begin with simple picture activities around age 2, with an adult reading the word aloud. Ages 4 to 6 can usually attempt matching, circling, drawing and simple sentence tasks with growing independence.
How can I teach position words at home?
Use everyday objects such as a cup, book and toy. Move one object and ask your child to show or say whether it is in, on, under, beside or behind the other object.
Can I download and print these worksheets for free?
Yes. Most EarlyActivity printables are free to download with a free account, which allows up to 20 downloads a day. The PDFs are sized for A4 and US Letter paper, and you can print them at Actual size, or 100%.
How do I help a child who keeps mixing up position words?
Practise one pair at a time, such as above and below, using real objects before returning to the worksheet. Ask your child to move the object and explain its position aloud.
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