Prepositions with a Tree and Kite in the Garden Unit

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Prepositions can be tricky for young English learners because they describe spatial relationships, which are abstract. Using a tree and a kite in a familiar garden setting provides concrete visuals that help students see and understand where things are.

Students don’t just memorize words; they learn how to use them in sentences like using the flashcards:
“The kite is behind the tree.”
“The kite is flying above the tree.”

 Play Flashcard Hunt.  Place flashcards around the classroom. Students walk around and find the kite based on verbal clues:
“Find the kite next to the tree.”

There is also a set of small cards. Here’s an activity: Spin & Match. Print the Spinner with prepositions + set of small cards. A student spins and says the preposition. Then they find and keep a matching picture card showing that preposition.

Color the Spot Worksheet. Students roll the die and color the kite in the correct position on their worksheet.

Kindergarten students learn best through movement and play. Teachers can guide students to physically move kites or point to locations around a tree, reinforcing each preposition in a fun and meaningful way.

Students move along a path on the board game. Each space shows a kite and a preposition. When they land on a spot, they can say a sentence using the preposition.

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