Prepositions of Place: Where Are Things?

Prepositions are words that help us talk about where something is or where something is located. Let’s explore the magic words that show the location of things:

🌟 Meet the Prepositions of Place!

1. In: Inside something or an enclosed space.

   • 🏠 "The book is in the box."

   • 🍎 "The apple is in the basket."

2. On: Touching the surface of something or resting on top of it.

   • 📚 "The pen is on the desk."

   • 🖼 "The picture is on the wall."

3. Under: Below or beneath something.

   • 🐶 "The dog is under the table."

   • 📦 "The shoes are under the bed."

4. Behind: At the back of something, hidden or facing away.

   • 🪑 "The chair is behind the desk."

   • 🌳 "The house is behind the tree."

5. Between: In the middle of two things.

   • 🏠 "The park is between the two buildings."

   • 🍫 "There’s chocolate between the cookies."

🎲 Let’s Have Fun with Prepositions!

Find the Object

Look around your room and describe where things are using the prepositions! For example:

• "My phone is on the table."

• "The keys are in my bag."

💡 Why Do We Need Prepositions of Place?

Prepositions help us give directions or describe where something is. It’s like a map for words! Whether you’re telling someone where to find your favorite book or explaining where your pet is hiding, prepositions help you sound clear and specific.

Quick Recap!

• In = Inside something.

• On = Resting on a surface.

• Under = Below something.

• Behind = At the back of something.

• Between = In the middle of two things.

🚀 Challenge

Can you describe where these things are?

• The TV

• Your favorite book

• Your shoes

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