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Up, down, in front, behind
🌳tree⬆️above⬇️under📚top
Where is it?
The big ideaListen for the place word. Then find what is there.

How it works

Listen for the place word. Then find what is there.

Place words: under, above, in, on, behind, in front.

Top is the one at the very top of the pile.

Up and down• above• under• topIn and out• in• on• behind
Place words.

Example 1: Under

  1. You hear: tap the thing under the tree.
  2. Look for what is below the tree.
  3. Tap the apple.

Example 2: Above

  1. You hear: tap the thing above the tree.
  2. Look up.
  3. Tap the star.

Example 3: Top of a pile

  1. A car, a book and a ball are stacked.
  2. The top one is the highest.
  3. The car is at the top.

Words to know

above
Higher than.
under
Lower than, below.

Watch out

Try it

  1. Put your hat on your head. Is it above or under your chin?
  2. The cat is in the box. Where is the cat?
  3. Which one is at the top of a stack?
  4. Where is your nose: above or under your mouth?
Answers: 1. above · 2. in the box · 3. the highest one · 4. above
For grown-upsHide a toy and give clues with place words, like under the chair.
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