Position words tell us WHERE something is. In, on, under, behind, beside, near and far are all position words. They help us describe a place without pointing.

IN means inside something, like a cat in a box. ON means resting on top, like a cat on a box. IN has walls around it. ON sits above.

Under means below something else. The ball under the table is lower than the table. Under is the opposite of on top.

Behind means at the back of something. If Milo hides behind the chair, the chair is in front of him. In front is the opposite of behind.

They are close but not the same. Beside means right next to something, touching or almost touching. Near means close by, but maybe a few steps away.

Yes! It depends on what you compare it to. Your shoe may be near your bed but far from the kitchen. Position words always need a second thing to compare with.

Maths is about describing the world clearly. Position words are your first tools for describing space. Later they help with shapes, maps and geometry.

Play a hiding game. Put a toy somewhere and say where it is. In the basket. Under the bed. Behind the door. Say the word out loud every time.