Say where things are
Position words like under, behind, and next to let your child follow directions and explain what they see, at home and in class. In math they later matter for reading charts and graphs, where the height of a bar or the place of a point carries the meaning, and for following a map. Spotting shapes in real objects builds the habit of noticing features, which leads to describing shapes by their sides and corners.
In this video, your child will learn to use words that tell where things are.
The lesson stops at each question for your child's answer.
Three problems, each a little harder
Each problem is worked step by step. Your child will solve the last one before Bobby shows how.
Example 1
Where is the ball?
Example 2
Which way is the ball going?
Your child's turn
Where is the ball?
The three key steps
- 1Look at where the ball is.
- 2It can be on, next to, in front of, or behind.
- 3Up is toward the top, and down is toward the bottom.
Mistakes to listen for
- Recognizing a circle in a picture book but not noticing that a plate, a wheel, or a coin is one too.
- Mixing up "in front of" and "behind," especially when an object such as a toy car faces away.
- Saying "on top of" for anything high, such as a picture on the wall above the sofa.
The lesson shows every step, so your child sees why it works. Read our parent's guide to naming shapes around us and saying where things are →
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Questions parents ask
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What happens when my child answers a question?
A right answer gets a cheer, and the lesson carries on. If your child isn't sure, they can tap "I don't know yet", and Bobby gives the answer and shows another example. Nothing is scored or stored.
Is this the same lesson that's on YouTube?
Yes. Here, the lesson stops at each question and waits for your child to answer. On YouTube, each question stays on screen for a few seconds, and then the lesson plays on.
Where can I learn more?
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