SHAPE/SPACE – vocabulary of position

Shape / space
  • This resource pack of 4 pages introduces the following vocabulary of position: on, under, in/inside, outside, above, behind and next to

  • It asks children to identify where a cat is

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Last updated
18th March 2026

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  • The use of positional words is important for children’s understanding of space and location

  • Concrete everyday experiences using positional language help children develop strong spatial awareness

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