Preposition Scavenger Hunt — Interactive Game (KS1)

Is the cat above the box, or behind it? The Preposition Scavenger Hunt is a KS1 game that turns positional language into a fun matching challenge.

A KS1 Preposition Game: The Scavenger Hunt

Children are shown a simple drawn scene, such as a cat above a box, a dog behind an umbrella, a dog on a road, a dog under a table, or a flower in water, and choose the preposition that matches what they see. The game covers common prepositions including above, behind, on, under and in, moving through a series of rounds and keeping a running score to reward correct matches.

What’s Included

• An interactive KS1 preposition-matching game
• Simple drawn scenes for each preposition
• Covers above, behind, on, under and in
• A running score across a series of rounds
• Bright, child-friendly scenes with animals and everyday objects

Key Benefits for Students

• Links positional words directly to a picture
• Builds vocabulary through active matching, not worksheets alone
• Covers a good spread of common prepositions
• Scoring keeps children motivated to keep playing

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep — opens and plays straight in the browser
• A quick, engaging grammar starter or plenary
• Suits whole-class display or independent practice
• A fun way to revisit prepositions already taught
• Pairs naturally with real object hunts around the classroom

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A dependable way to make positional language stick, giving children an active, visual reason to use each preposition correctly. Confident preposition use supports both spoken description and written sentences.

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FAQs

What age group is this for?
KS1 (Years 1–2, ages 5–7).

Which prepositions are covered?
Above, behind, on, under and in.

Does it work on a whiteboard?
Yes — it opens directly in a browser for whole-class or independent play.