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Prepositions Resources

29 prepositions resources: 18 worksheets, 6 activities, 3 Common Core Lessons and more. How teachers use these

Prepositions Resources

29 prepositions resources: 18 worksheets, 6 activities, 3 Common Core Lessons and more. How teachers use these

Game
Game3rd GradeUse the Prepositions Game

A preposition game where kids read each sentence, ask “Where?” and tap the right word from the word bank, with picture clues and a claymation mouse who acts out every position word. Play online on any phone, tablet, Chromebook or computer.

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeUse the Prepositions Worksheet

This prepositions worksheet gives 3rd graders a word bank and eight sentences to complete with the correct preposition. Includes an answer key — perfect for no-prep grammar practice at school or home.

Micro Lesson
Micro Lesson2nd GradeUse the Prepositions Micro Lesson

Penny teaches kids what a preposition is and how to pick the one that tells where, one step at a time. Kids practice with friendly hints, then show what they know in a 5-question quiz. Quiz scores go to HFT Classroom automatically.

Worksheet
Worksheet1st GradePrepositions Positions Worksheet

This prepositions positions worksheet asks 1st Grade students to look at five pictures and write on, in, under, beside, or between on the line. An answer key is included, so position words click fast.

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeFill in the Blanks Prepositions Worksheet

This Fill in the Blanks Prepositions Worksheet gives 3rd graders a six-word preposition box, six sentences to complete, and three prepositional phrases to identify. Answer key included for fast, no-prep grammar practice.

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeVerb Adjective or Preposition Worksheet

This Verb Adjective or Preposition Worksheet has 3rd graders choose the word each sentence needs, then name its part of speech. Answer key included, so grammar practice is ready in one print.

Worksheet
Worksheet1st GradeWhat's the Location Worksheet

This What's the Location Worksheet has 1st Grade students write the position word that tells where the ball is, then draw a ball above and below an object. Answer key included for quick, no-prep practice.

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeFind Prepositions Worksheet

Find Prepositions Worksheet gives 3rd Grade students ten sentences for spotting prepositions and building prepositional phrases, with roomy writing lines and a complete answer key that makes checking work fast.

Activity
ActivityPreschoolPosition Words Activity

In this position words activity, preschool to 1st grade children match butterfly pictures to above, below, next to, in front of, and behind. Answer key included.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenIdentifying Location Worksheet

This Identifying Location Worksheet asks Kindergarten students to study four pictures and write the position word - above, below, behind or next to - that tells where the ball sits. Answer key included for fast, no-prep practice.

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeSort the Prepositions Worksheet

Sort the Prepositions Worksheet gives 3rd grade students twelve prepositions to sort by time, place, and movement, then four sentences to label. An answer key is included, so grammar practice checks itself in minutes.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenBetween Below Above Next To Fill in Blank Worksheet

Students name where each object is on this Between Below Above Next To Fill in Blank Worksheet, writing above, below, between, or next to on the line. Kindergarten, answer key included, and picture support on every item.

Worksheet
Worksheet1st GradePrepositions in Sentences Worksheet

A picture-based prepositions in sentences worksheet that helps 1st graders choose and write position words like under, between, and above. Answer key included for fast, no-prep grammar practice.

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradePrepositions Word Search Worksheet

This prepositions word search worksheet asks 3rd grade students to find six prepositions in a puzzle, then match each one to a clue. An answer key is included, so the page checks itself in seconds.

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeCircle and Draw Prepositions Worksheet

This circle and draw prepositions worksheet has 3rd grade students circle each preposition, underline its noun and sketch the scene. An answer key is included, so checking work is quick and easy.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenLocation Words Worksheet

This location words worksheet has kindergarten students circle on, above, beside, or behind to show where a ball is. An answer key is included, making it a quick way to build position vocabulary.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeCircle and Draw Prepositions Worksheet

With this circle and draw prepositions worksheet, 2nd Grade students circle the word that tells where in six sentences and draw each scene. An answer key is included for easy checking.

Activity
Activity1st GradePosition Words Butterfly Activity

This position words butterfly activity has 1st to 2nd Grade students study 10 picture cards and write where the butterfly is in each sentence. Answer key included.

Worksheet
Worksheet4th GradeCircle & Write Prepositions Worksheet

This circle and write prepositions worksheet helps 4th graders find two prepositions in each sentence and build their own phrases. An answer key is included, making grammar practice quick to check.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core LessonKindergartenL.K.1 Kindergarten Common Core Lesson

Using L.K.1 Kindergarten Common Core Lesson, students demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar.

From our teachers' playbook

Over, under, around and through

What do kids learn about prepositions?

Prepositions are little words that show where something is or when something happens: in, on, under, above, between, behind, before, after. Young kids start with position words, putting a teddy bear on, under or next to a chair. In 1st and 2nd grade they use prepositions in their own sentences to add detail. By 3rd and 4th grade kids learn the term prepositional phrase, like under the old bridge, and see how it tells where or when. A handy trick: if a word can describe where a cat goes with a box, it's probably a preposition. The click is when kids start adding "behind the tree" to make their writing more vivid.

Our favorite ways to teach prepositions

Prepositions are all about position. That means kids learn them best by moving things around.

Where's the bear?

Give each child a small toy and a cup. Call out a preposition and they place the toy: on the cup, under the cup, beside the cup. Then they write one sentence about where the toy ended up. Doing it first makes the word mean something.

Why it works: the U.S. Department of Education's guide for teaching elementary math recommends moving from hands-on objects to drawings to numbers.

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Preposition game time

Turn practice into a quick team game where kids choose the right preposition to finish each sentence. Keep score on the board and let the winning team pick the next round's sentence. Fast rounds keep everyone engaged.

Why it works: in a well-known study, a few short sessions of a simple number board game measurably boosted young children's number skills (Ramani and Siegler, 2008).

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Draw the position

Read a sentence like "The bird sits above the house" and have kids draw exactly what it says. Mix in tricky ones like between and behind. Their drawings show you instantly who understands each word.

Why it works: children learn more from words and pictures together than from words alone (Mayer, 2009).

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Prepositions: your questions

What is a preposition for kids?

A preposition is a word that shows where something is or when something happens. Words like in, on, under, behind, before and after are prepositions.

What is a prepositional phrase?

It's a group of words that starts with a preposition and ends with a noun, like under the table or after lunch. It adds details about where or when.

What grade learns prepositions?

Young kids learn position words in preschool and kindergarten. First graders use common prepositions in sentences, and by 4th grade students identify and form prepositional phrases.

How do I teach prepositions to a young child?

Use toys and real objects. Ask your child to put a stuffed animal on the bed, under the table or behind the door. Then let them give you directions to follow.

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