“Where’s the Mouse? Teaching Prepositions with a Clock

 This resource (ESL prepositions of place activity: printable flashcards and worksheets with a mouse & clock — fun games to teach “on, under, behind, next to” to young learners)  is part of the House Furniture for Elementary ESL, at my store:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/House-Furniture-unit-for-Elementary-ESL-3420723

Teaching prepositions is essential for helping English language learners (ELLs) understand how objects relate to one another in space. By interacting with the mouse and the clock in different positions, students will build visual comprehension of common prepositions. 

• ESL flashcards: mouse and clock to teach prepositions of place (on, under, behind, next to.

Flashcards and Small cards-Partner Practice. One student picks a flashcard and describes it without showing. The other has to find the small card to match it to learn spatial language.

Take a look! 

• Printable small-cards: picture + word cards for prepositions game for kids

Small Card Puzzle Match: Picture + Word. Cut the cards into two pieces—one with the image and one with the sentence or preposition. Students match and read them aloud.

• Worksheets support multiple learning styles – visual (coloring/drawing), kinesthetic (cut and paste), and auditory (when paired with read-alouds).

Draw the Mouse Worksheet. Students read the instruction: “There is a pink mouse on the clock.” This helps reinforce understanding through art and movement.

Roll & Color Worksheet. Use the preposition dice provided in the resource. Students roll, find a matching image on the worksheet, and color it.

Read and Color the Scene Worksheet. Students read simple sentences like “The brown mouse is under the clock.” They find the matching picture and color it.

Students write the number to match images of the mouse and clock with written preposition sentences. This builds reading comprehension and visual matching.

• Games

Print two sets of mini cards. Students play memory by flipping two cards at a time, trying to find matching positions. When they find a match, they say the sentence: “The mouse is behind the clock.”

Use these same cards and have students find a card and physically move the mouse to match the preposition.” The mouse is on the clock!”

Print the mats labeled with prepositions.  Students sort the small cards by placing them under the correct label. You can turn it into a center activity or partner game!

Give students a set of puzzle word cards to use a pair work. They match the picture card and build the sentence to describe it. For beginners (just picture + matching), for intermediate (picture + sentence writing on a notebook).

Board Game for playing in small groups. When students land on a space, they say the sentence to move forward.

Flap Book-They write the sentence under each space: “The mouse is on the clock.”  There is a set of illustrations to color, cut and paste for extra fun, perfect for a writing center.

This resource is also available separately or in a bundle, here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Prepositions-Bundle-Hands-On-ESL-Activities-for-Elementary-ELLs-13387265

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“Hands-On Farm Vocabulary Activities Worksheets for ELLs”

 This resource (Hands-On Farm Vocabulary Activities — Printable Worksheets & Games for Elementary ELLs) is included in full pack, ready to download:   https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Farm-Unit-for-Elementary-EFL-3790548

These printable worksheets give your students a meaningful way to practice grammar and vocabulary together, making your Farm Unit comprehensive, communicative, and fun!

Students connect each farm animal picture to the correct word from the vocabulary list. This worksheet helps learners build recognition of common farm animals.

In this labeling activity, students write each farm animal name.

To support language development in context, I’ve included two essential grammar worksheets in the Farm Unit resource: one focused on the verb “can” and another practicing the present continuous tense (e.g., "The cow is eating"). These worksheets help students connect grammar structures with real-life vocabulary

Students describe each image using the present continuous tense: 

"The horse is jumping."

Reviewing the present continuous during the farm unit helps students connect grammar while they practice forming and recognizing “It’s… It’s …ing.” sentences.

To support early literacy and vocabulary development, I’ve added a variety of vocabulary-focused worksheets to the Farm Unit resource. These include activities where students match, write, read, color, and draw farm animals.

Find a farm animal word search and sorting worksheets that build on the same set of animal words. Word searches help students scan for patterns, recognize letter combinations, and reinforce spelling. Sorting the farm animals by features (e.g., number of legs, baby/mommy pairs) promotes logical thinking.

In this creative coloring activity, students bring the farm scene to life by drawing and coloring the animals according to simple instructions.

Label-the-body-parts worksheets featuring farm animals. These worksheets combine science, vocabulary building. Students learn key animal body part words like tail, legs, ears, wings, beak, hooves, etc.

Students connect each farm animal with the product it provides, such as milk from cows or eggs from hens. It helps learners build real-world vocabulary.

In this yes/no identification activity, students practice asking and answering the question “Is this…?” as they look at each farm animal.

Writing, coloring and identification worksheet where students complete simple sentences to describe farm animals.

This resource has more to check, go to this blog post:   https://eflelementaryresources.blogspot.com/2025/03/interactive-learning-with-small-cards.html 

Visit my store today to find resources that are ready to use and perfect for supporting your elementary ELLs. Your feedback is always appreciated as I continue to develop materials that meet the needs of both teachers and students.

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