Directional Language — Interactive Lesson (Ages 4–6)

Is the ball on, under or beside the table? This 25-slide interactive lesson helps young children use directional language to say exactly where things are.

Learning Directional Language in Early Years and Year 1 Maths

Children use words such as behind, between, under, beside, on top and in the middle to describe the position of objects. They answer questions such as which picture shows the can behind the drum, what is between the boy and the dog, and what is on top of the table, and they complete sentences by choosing the right position word from a word box.

What’s Included

• 25-slide interactive lesson on directional language
• Learning objectives on describing the position of objects and knowing when something is between
• Picture questions on behind, under, beside, on top and in the middle
• Sentence-completion tasks using a word box
• Self-marking questions with instant feedback

Key Benefits for Students

• Builds the vocabulary of position and direction
• Familiar pictures make each word easy to understand
• Links spoken position words to what children see
• Instant feedback on answer questions

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep — ready for whole-class teaching on an interactive whiteboard
• Pairs naturally with hands-on position games
• Self-marking questions support independent practice
• Suits small groups and whole-class sessions
• Works across Early Years and Year 1

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A dependable addition to a position and direction topic, giving children the words they need to describe where things are. Confident position language supports later work on grids, maps and coordinates.

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FAQ

What age group is this for? Early Years and Year 1 (ages 4–6).

Which position words are covered? Behind, between, under, beside, on top and in the middle.

Is it self-marking? Yes, with instant feedback on the questions.