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Position Practice Activities
Printable preschool and kindergarten activities for practising inside/outside, above/below, between, left/right, before/after, and front/behind.
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Position words children meet
These preschool and kindergarten position worksheets help children describe where objects are: inside or outside, above or below, before or after, between, in front, behind, left, and right.
Activities use clear pictures for circling, matching, coloring, and choosing. Children practise listening to a position word, looking closely, and showing the relationship in a printable task.
Children begin with visible relationships: a ball inside a box, a bird above a nest, or a puppy behind a chair. They compare objects to identify between, before, and after. Left and right appear through body cues and pictures facing left or right, so children connect position language with movement and observation.
How the practice progresses
Early pages focus on one word at a time: circle what is below, color the item outside, or pick the object in front. Mixed pages show several objects and ask children to decide which one is between two others, which comes before or after, or which way a person, face, or vehicle is turned. This builds spatial vocabulary, visual discrimination, and careful direction-following.
Parent routine at home
Start with real objects before the worksheet. Put a toy inside a cup, behind a book, and between two blocks while saying a full sentence: "The bear is between the blocks." Then complete a few problems together and ask your child to explain one answer aloud. On another day, line up family members or toys to practise before and after, and tap left hand/right hand before trying left-right pictures.
Classroom uses for teachers
Use these printables in math centers, oral language groups, morning work, or small-group reteaching. After a quick demonstration with classroom objects, children can complete a page, then pair up to describe one picture to a partner. The pages also prepare children for map work, pattern directions, positional games, and early geometry vocabulary.
Common errors and a strategy
Watch for left-right reversals, choosing an object that is merely touching instead of between, and mixing up in front/behind when pictures overlap. Teach children to point first, name the two objects being compared, and say a sentence such as, "The cat is under the table." For left and right, try an L made with the left hand or a small sticker on the right hand.
Free printable PDF download
Use this position worksheets preschool kindergarten page to preview the activity, print it, or download it as a PDF for quick practice. It works well for homework, homeschool lessons, tutoring, morning work, revision, and classroom centers.
Answers and answer key support
After the child completes the worksheet independently, parents and teachers can use the answer support or answer key information to check the work, review mistakes, and choose the next practice step.
Why iBloom worksheets help
iBloom worksheets keep pictures clear, directions short, and the target position word easy to notice. Children meet the same vocabulary in different scenes, which helps them apply the idea rather than memorize one image. Because the activities are printable, adults can model, pause, talk, and revisit tricky words as needed.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
Which position words are covered in this worksheet collection?
The collection covers inside and outside, between, facing left and right, above and below, left and right, before and after, and in front and behind.
Are these worksheets suitable for both preschool and kindergarten?
Yes. Preschool children can begin with simple picture choices such as inside/outside or above/below, while kindergarten children can work on mixed directions, left/right, before/after, and comparing several objects.
How can I help a child who confuses left and right?
Connect left and right to the child's own body before using pictures. Try making an L with the left hand, placing a small sticker on the right hand, and saying the direction aloud while pointing.
What should children do before completing position worksheets?
A quick hands-on warm-up helps. Use toys, cups, books, or blocks to show a toy inside, behind, above, below, or between objects, then have the child describe the position in a full sentence.
Can teachers use these pages in centers?
Yes. The worksheets work well in math centers, oral language groups, morning work, small-group review, or after a short lesson using classroom objects to demonstrate positional words.
Is this position worksheets preschool kindergarten free?
Yes. You can preview it for free and use the printable worksheet for home or classroom practice.
Can I download this position worksheets preschool kindergarten as a PDF?
Yes. Use the worksheet download option to save a printable PDF, or print the worksheet directly from the page.
Does this position worksheets preschool kindergarten include answers or an answer key?
When the activity has fixed answers, iBloom includes answer support so parents and teachers can check the completed worksheet.