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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Position
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Fun Math Adventure: Exploring Positions!

Introduction

Welcome to our exciting math adventure today! We are going to become Position Explorers and learn about where things are located. Are you ready? Let’s dive in!

The Magical Position Treasure Map

Materials Needed

• A simple treasure map (you can draw a big map on a large piece of paper)
• Toy animals or objects (like a teddy bear, a toy car, or a ball)
• A ruler or measuring tape (for older kids, if needed)

Starting the Lesson

1. Gather around the Map
   Let’s all sit in a circle around our magical treasure map! Point to different parts of the map and share your favourite places, like the "Mountain of Fun" or the "River of Sparkles".

2. Introduce the Treasure Hunt
   Today, we are going to go on a treasure hunt! I will hide some toy animals around our classroom, and your job is to find them by following directions based on position.

3. Explain Positions
   Let’s learn some position words!

   • In front of — like the toy car is in front of the teddy bear!
   • Behind — like the ball is behind the teddy bear!
   • Next to — like the toy dog is next to the toy cat!
   • Above — like the bird is above the tree!
   • Below — like the turtle is below the log!

Interactive Activity

4. Treasure Hunt Instructions
   Now, I’m going to hide some toys! When I say, “Find the toy that is behind the desk," you will use your position words to tell your friends where to look. You can say things like, “The toy is in front of the window” or “It’s next to the bookshelf.” Let’s see how many toys we can find together!

Wrap-Up

5. Share Findings
   After the treasure hunt, gather back around the map. Have each child share which toy they found and describe its position using our new words.

6. Position Dance
   As a fun conclusion, let’s do the Position Dance!

   • When I say “in front,” everyone jumps forward.
   • When I say “behind,” everyone jumps back.
   • When I say “next to,” everyone finds a friend and stands next to them!

Conclusion

Now we’ve had loads of fun and learned all about positions! Keep an eye out for positions in your world outside the classroom. Who can tell me about a position they saw on the way home today? With our Position Explorer badges, we’re ready for more math adventures in the future!

Remember

Math is all around us, and it’s always an adventure waiting to happen!