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Step right into the circus and make learning prepositions fun and
meaningful! This Circus Prepositions resource uses the Ringmaster and colorful
platforms to help students understand and practice key prepositions such as in,
on, under, behind, next to, between, and in front of through engaging, hands-on
activities.
It can be used as a stand-alone resource to teach or review prepositions
or as a complement to your Circus Unit, helping students strengthen reading,
speaking, and sentence-building skills in a fun and visual way.
Use the flashcards to introduce or review the prepositions with your
students.
True or
False Show. Show flashcard and say sentence: The ringmaster is
under the platform.
Students
show: 👍 Correct or 👎 Incorrect.
Circus
Director Game. One student becomes the "Circus Director or
Ringmaster". Print the hat template, add a strip of paper and create the
hat for the student or yourself.
They
say: "The ringmaster is under the platform."
Other
student points to that flashcard, which should be placed on the board.
Match the Sentence to the Flashcard. In this activity, students read the sentence strips and place them under the correct circus flashcards on the board. Each sentence describes the position of the ringmaster in relation to the platform.
The sentence strips are included in this resource and are designed to match the flashcards.
The student acting as the ringmaster listens and places himself in the correct position.
Students listen carefully and draw what they hear. Afterward, the teacher shows the flashcard so students can compare their drawings. This activity develops listening comprehension.
The small cards are included to provide more opportunities for practice.
Read
and Match to the Picture. Students receive the printable small picture cards and
the sentence strips. Students read and match.
Write the Sentence. Students pick a small card and write the sentence.
Why Small Cards Are Powerful for Literacy
They help students:
read independently
manipulate language
build sentences
practice writing meaningfully
develop confidence
Cutouts are included so students can physically place the Ringmaster in
different positions relative to the platform, helping them practice
prepositions through hands-on learning.
Listen
and Place the Ringmaster. Print and cut the platform + ringmaster cutout. It comes in colored and b/w version.
Teacher says: "The ringmaster is under the platform."
Students place the ringmaster correctly.
Worksheets are included to help students practice prepositions through reading, writing, matching, drawing, and coloring activities.
Students
roll the printable dice and color the matching picture on their
worksheet. Each time the dice lands, students identify the preposition and find
the correct image to color. This activity reinforces preposition vocabulary.
Students complete the worksheet by reading each sentence and writing the correct preposition to describe the position of the ringmaster.
Students
read each sentence and trace the line to match it with the correct picture.
Have
the learners write the correct preposition to describe the position of the
ringmaster.
This
worksheet is for drawing and coloring the platforms in the correct position
around the ringmaster. Students carefully follow the instructions.
Games are included to help students practice prepositions in a fun,
interactive, and engaging way.
Feed Me
Circus Ring activity
Students
take turns choosing a small circus card and feeding it into the Feed Me Circus
Ring Box that you have ready. As they feed the card, students say a complete
sentence
Matching Mat Activity
Students
take turns rolling the preposition dice. They say the preposition they rolled,
for example, “behind.” Then they find the correct Ringmaster picture
card and place it on the matching word on the mat. Finally, they say a full
sentence: “The Ringmaster is behind the platform.”This adds movement and
speaking practice
Puzzle “Build
and Read”
After completing the puzzle, students read the full sentence aloud to a
partner. Then, they use a small card or flashcard to recreate the same position
of the Ringmaster and say the sentence again. This reinforces reading, speaking, and
comprehension of prepositions.
Spinner Activity
Students
spin the spinner and look at the picture where the pointer lands. They say a
complete sentence to describe the Ringmaster’s position using the correct
preposition. This activity helps students practice speaking.
Students create a flap book to practice circus prepositions. Under each flap,
they write and complete a sentence to describe the Ringmaster’s position.
