About This Worksheet
This worksheet helps your child learn three important position words: next to, on, and under. These are words children hear often, so it’s helpful for them to really understand what they mean. This activity helps your child connect those words to what they see. For example, if a bird is sitting on a chair, your child will learn that means “on.”
Curriculum and Grade Alignment
This activity is perfect for preschool learners who are building position word understanding. The goal is to help children describe where objects are located. Your child should already be able to recognize objects in pictures. It supports CCSS K.G.A.1 and TEKS K.6B.
Student Tasks
On this worksheet, students will look at pictures of objects like birds, balls, and cats. They will decide if each object is next to, on, or under something. Your child will circle the correct word for each picture. This gives them repeated practice with these key position words.
Common Challenges and Misconceptions
Some children may mix up “next to” and “under.” Others might not notice exactly where the object is placed. It’s also common to guess instead of looking carefully. You can help by asking, “Is it on top, beside, or underneath?”
Implementation Guidance
This worksheet works best when you guide your child through the first few examples. You can use real objects to act out each position. Teachers often use movement and classroom objects to teach this. At home, you can practice by placing toys next to, on, or under something.
Details and Features
The worksheet includes clear, simple pictures for each example. The repeated choices help build understanding. The layout keeps each question easy to follow. It prints cleanly and is ready to use.