left and right

Describing Positions – Left and Right

Learn to spot “left” and “right” like a pro! This fun, hands-on activity helps kids recognize and identify objects positioned to the left or right of others, building their spatial awareness and confidence. Perfect for little learners ready to navigate the world around them!

Target Age:

Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, children will be able to:​
  1. Introduced to and understand the positional terms “left” and “right” as words that describe the relative location of objects.
  2. Able to visually recognize and identify when one object is positioned to the left or right of another object.

 

Curriculum Alignment: Year 1 Geometry: Position and Direction

  • Describe position, direction and movement, including whole, half, quarter and three-quarter turns.
Last updated on: February 18, 2026

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