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Materials:

Purple flower

A small blanket or towel to mark a "spot."ext here

Your Child Will Learn

Using positional words to understand the location of an object

wheres-my-spot

Where’s my spot?

Here's What To Do

1

Spread the blanket on the floor and say, "This is your special spot. Let’s play a game where we find where to sit or stand!"

2

Sit on the blanket and say, "I’m on the spot! Can you sit next to me?" Pause and let your child try.

3

Move off the blanket and say, "Now I’m off the spot! Can you stand on it?" Encourage them to copy you.

4

Stand behind the blanket and say, "I’m behind the spot! Can you stand in front of me?" Adjust based on their understanding.

Mother and child play together (animated).

Put PEER Into Action

P

Pause:

  • Start by doing some stretching, stretch your arms in front of you, behind you, to your sides and above you. Now you’re ready to start.
E

Engage:

  • "Where do you want to stand next? Can you show me a new spot?"
  • "What do you see when you’re next to me or in front of the spot?"
E

Encourage:

  • Applaud and cheer, saying, "You’re doing it! You know where you are—on, next to, or behind!"
  • If your child is struggling, say, "It’s okay to think about it! I’ll help if you need me."
R

Reflect:

  • “Where did you like standing best? Why?”

Not quite ready?

Try simple positional words, like top/bottom and over/under.

Ready for more?

Have your child hide tell you what your spot is

Variable color muffin tins (animated)

As your child masters this skill...

They will understand and use positional words more easily

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