In Front of, Behind and Next to
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Nia and Nico are playing hide and seek at the playground. Nia counts first whilst Nico hides! But, she needs help finding him. To help her, let's learn all about the position words ‘In Front of, Behind, and Next to’ so we can tell Nia where Nico is hiding! We use special words to describe the location of something. We call this positional language. The special words help us to know where someone, or something, is. There are many words we can use to describe position, but today we will learn about three! One phrase we'll learn about is, 'in front of' which means 'ahead of something.' We can use the words in front of' to describe where the trainers are compared to the bench. The trainers are in front of the bench because they are just ahead of it. Behind is another position word which means "at the back of something" or "just hidden by something". We can use the word behind to describe where the trainers are compared to the bench. The trainers are behind the bench because they are at the back of it and a little bit hidden by the bench. Next to' is the last phrase we will learn today which means being beside something. We can use the phrase next to' to describe where the trainers are compared to the bench. The trainers are ‘next to' the bench because they are beside it. Using these types of words can be really helpful because they help us understand or describe where something is! Let's practise using these new words to help tell Nia where Nico is hiding! Can you spot Nico's first hiding place? The swing! Is he 'in front of', behind or 'next to' it? Nico is at the back of the swing and is a little bit hidden by it so, Nico is ‘behind’ the swing! Nia counts once more as Nico hides again! There's Nico by the sand pit! Is he 'in front of', behind or 'next to' it? Nico is just ahead of the sand pit so, Nico is 'in front of' it. Nia counts one last time as Nico finds in his final hiding spot. Look carefully is Nico 'in front of', behind or 'next to' the slide? Nico is beside it so, Nico is ‘next to’' the slide. Now it's time for them to switch places! Whilst Nico counts and Nia hides, let's remember. Today we learnt about positional language and the words: 'in front of', behind, and 'next to'. They are used to describe where something is when compared to something else. In front of’ means 'ahead of something.' behind means "at the back of something" or "just hidden by something". Next to' means beside something. "Ready or not! Here I come!" "Nia, where are you?!" "Silly Nico! I'm right behind you!"
In Front of, Behind and Next to exercise
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In front of, behind or next to?
Hints- We use special words to describe the location of an object compared to another. These words are called position words.
- How can we use position words to describe an object’s location and understand where it is?
Nico is in front of the shape because he is ahead of it.
Nico is behind the shape because he is at the back of it. You can also say Nico is a little bit hidden by the shape.
Nico is next to the shape because he is beside it.
Solution- In front of, behind and next to are position words that tell us about an object’s position in relation to another.
- In front of means ahead of something. Behind means at the back of something. Next to means beside something.
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Where is Nico?
HintsThe term next to means to the side of or beside something.
We can use next to when describing something on either side of an object.Do you remember what the terms in front of, next to and behind mean?
SolutionWe can use position words to describe where Nico is.
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Where are the items?
HintsDo you remember the meanings of these position words?
The trees are at the back of the house. Does this mean that the trees are in front of, next to or behind the house?
The dog is beside the house. Does this mean that it is in front of, behind or next to the house?
The car is a little ahead of the house. Does this mean that it is in front of, behind or next to the house?
SolutionTrue:
- The dog is next to the house. If you look at the house, we can see the dog beside it.
- The trees are behind the house. The trees are at the back of the house, and are even covered by some of the house. This shows that they are behind the house.
- The car is in front of the house. The car is just ahead of the house.
- The dog is behind the house.
- The car is next to the house.
- The trees are in front of the house.
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Use the position words to complete the sentences.
HintsThe term next to means to the side of or beside something.
We can use next to when describing something on either side of an object.Solution- The ball is next to the bench.
- The milk carton is in front of the cereal box.
- The mouse is behind the cheese.
- The apple is next to the orange.
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Where is the plane?
HintsHow would you describe where each plane is? Say it out load and then fill in the gap.
Use this to help you remember the position words.
SolutionHere is the position of each plane in relation to the cloud.
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Can you find Nico and friends?
HintsNico is to the side of or beside the fountain. Is he in front of, behind or next to the fountain?
Nari is just ahead of the bin. Is he in front of, behind or next to the bin?
There are two friends hiding in each position.
SolutionIn front of
- Gus is in front of the tree.
- Nari is in front of the bin.
- Zuri is behind the tree.
- Skylar is behind the bike.
- Freddie is next to the seesaw.
- Nico is next to the fountain.
