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Welcome to Location Words! – Greet our little explorers – Today’s focus: Words for places – Think about your favorite toy’s location – Is it on a shelf, under the bed, or elsewhere? – Understanding ‘above’ and ‘below’ – ‘Above’ means higher, ‘below’ means lower | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-k students to the concept of location words, specifically ‘above’ and ‘below’. Start the class with a warm greeting to make the children feel excited about the day’s lesson. Explain that location words help us describe where things are. Engage the students by asking them about the location of their favorite toy, which will make the lesson relatable and interactive. Use this opportunity to introduce ‘above’ and ‘below’ by giving examples relevant to their surroundings, such as ‘The bird is flying above the tree’ or ‘The shoes are below the table’. Encourage the children to use these words and think about different items and where they are located in relation to other objects.

Exploring Location Words – What are location words? – They describe where things are. – Examples: ‘above’, ‘below’ – ‘The bird is above the tree’, ‘The fish is below the water’. – ‘On top of’, ‘underneath’ – ‘The cat is on top of the chair’, ‘The shoes are underneath the table’. – Let’s play a location game! – Find the ball in different places in a picture. | This slide introduces the concept of location words to Pre-k students, which are essential for describing the position of objects. Start by explaining that location words help us tell where things are in relation to other things. Use simple, everyday examples to illustrate words like ‘above’, ‘below’, ‘on top of’, and ‘underneath’. Engage the students with a fun game where they have to locate a ball in various positions within a picture. This interactive activity will help them understand and remember the location words better. Encourage the children to use their hands and body to mimic the words as they learn them.

Understanding ‘Above’ – ‘Above’ means higher or over – Like a plane flying above the clouds – Example: Bird above the tree – Can you spot the bird above the tree? – Activity: Reach above our chairs – Let’s stretch our arms up high above | This slide introduces the concept of ‘above’ to Pre-K students, helping them understand spatial relationships in terms of location. Start by explaining that ‘above’ means something is higher or over something else. Use a simple example like a bird flying above a tree to illustrate the point. Engage the students with a physical activity where they reach up high above their chairs, making the learning experience interactive and fun. This will help them associate the movement with the word, reinforcing the meaning of ‘above’. Encourage the children to think of other examples of things that are ‘above’ something else to further solidify their understanding.

Understanding ‘Below’ – ‘Below’ means lower or under – Fish swim below the water – Imagine fish in a pond, all swimming under the surface – Crouch to be below the desk – Let’s play a game where we crouch down low! – Practice using ‘below’ in sentences – Can you make a sentence with ‘below’? | This slide introduces the concept of ‘below’ to Pre-K students. Start by explaining that ‘below’ is used to describe something that is lower or underneath something else. Use the example of fish swimming below the water to give a visual representation of the word. Engage the students in a physical activity by having them crouch below their desks to reinforce the meaning. Finally, encourage them to use the word ‘below’ in sentences to practice and solidify their understanding. This interactive approach helps young learners grasp the concept of location words in a fun and memorable way.

Let’s Practice: Above and Below – Look at pictures together – Decide if objects are ‘above’ or ‘below’ – ‘Above’ means up high – Example: The bird is above the tree – ‘Below’ means down low – Example: The fish is below the boat | This slide is for a class activity to help Pre-k students understand the concept of ‘above’ and ‘below’ through visual aids. Show pictures where objects are positioned one above the other and ask the students to identify their positions. Reinforce the meaning of ‘above’ and ‘below’ by using hand gestures, pointing up for ‘above’ and down for ‘below’. Encourage the children to use their fingers to point out the positions in the pictures. Prepare several examples with clear ‘above’ and ‘below’ scenarios to ensure understanding. Make the activity interactive and fun, and praise the students for correct answers to boost their confidence.

Exploring ‘Above’ and ‘Below’ – ‘Above’ and ‘below’ can be seen together – Comparing kite to tree and blanket – Is the kite higher than the tree? Is the blanket underneath the tree? – Drawing activity: sun and house – Draw the sun in the sky above the roof of the house – Drawing activity: flowers and window – Place the flowers in the ground below the window | This slide is designed to help Pre-k students understand the concepts of ‘above’ and ‘below’ by visualizing and comparing objects. Use the example of a kite flying higher than a tree and a picnic blanket laid out on the ground to illustrate these concepts. Encourage the children to draw a picture with the sun positioned above the house and flowers below the window, reinforcing their understanding of the location words. This activity will help them grasp the spatial relationship between objects and the terms used to describe these positions.

Class Activity: Above and Below Hunt – Let’s go on a hunt around the room – Draw items above your head – Look for things like lights, shelves – Draw items below your knees – Look for toys, shoes, or mats – Share your drawings with the class | This activity is designed to help Pre-k students understand the concepts of ‘above’ and ‘below’ by engaging them in a fun and interactive hunt around the classroom. Encourage the children to look around and identify objects that are positioned above their heads and below their knees. Provide them with drawing materials and ask them to illustrate the items they find. Once everyone has completed their drawings, gather the class and have each student present their artwork, discussing the placement of each item. This will reinforce their comprehension of the location words ‘above’ and ‘below’ through practical application. For the activity, consider having different stations with items placed at various heights to ensure all students have ample examples to choose from.