A set of 8 prepositions of place flashcards for kids showing words on, in, under, in front of, behind, next to, between, and near.

Free Prepositions Of Place Flashcards for Kids

Teach basic location words to kids with these Prepositions of Place Flashcards. This set includes 8 small flashcards and 8 large flashcards with the prepositions on, in, under, in front of, behind, next to, between, and near. The small flashcards are designed for students to hold so that they can be used in various classroom activities, and the large flashcards are designed to be shown at the front of class or displayed on the board.

A preview of prepositions of place flashcards showing under and in front of cards.
Prepositions Flashcards

Fun Ways to Use These Preposition Flashcards

Teaching prepositions with these flashcards can be a lot of fun. Here are some good activities you can try:

  • Preposition Simon Says
    Give each student a pencil and a book. While showing the flashcards, start giving simple commands like “Put your pencil on your book” or “Put your pencil under your book.” Once students are familiar with the prepositions, introduce the “Teacher says” rule. Students should only follow the command if you say “Teacher says.” For example, “Teacher says, put your pencil next to your book.” If a student follows a command without hearing “Teacher says,” they are out or lose a point. Tip: To practice speaking as well as listening, after each round, ask, “Where is the pencil?” and have students respond with sentences like “It’s on the book.”
  • Preposition Partners
    This is a fun speaking activity you can play using the small flashcards. Give one card to each student and tell them not to show it to anyone. Students walk around the classroom asking, “Where is the dog?” and answering based on their card, for example, “It’s in the box.” If a student finds someone with the same card, they go together to the teacher. The teacher can then ask them again, “Where is the dog?” before collecting the cards. The pair can then sit down. Once all students have found their partner, start a new round using a different question like “Where is the monkey?” or “Where is the gorilla?”

More Resources for Teaching Prepositions of Place

After teaching the keywords using the flashcards, reinforce what students have learned with these other prepositions resources:

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