Near or Far? Preposition Worksheet for Kids
Preschoolers ages 3-5 build early spatial vocabulary by identifying which pictured object is positioned 'near' another, a comparative concept that requires judging relative distance between two things. Understanding 'near' versus 'far' lays groundwork for later spatial reasoning skills, like following directions and reading simple maps. Ticking the correct object also sharpens visual comparison and careful observation.
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Month 8: Literacy, Math, Science Foundations | Ages 5-6
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- Topic:
- Prepositions
- Skill:
- Prepositions (Grammar): Learn and use prepositions in sentences.
- Pack:
- Page 15 of 28 in Month 8: Literacy, Math, Science Foundations | Ages 5-6.
How to use this worksheet
Look at the first picture together and identify the two or more objects shown, discussing which one appears closer to a reference point. Ask your child which object they think is 'near', and have them place a tick mark next to their choice. Continue through each picture on the page, encouraging your child to explain their reasoning for each answer. Once finished, review the ticked answers together, discussing why each choice makes sense.
Materials needed
- Pencil
Extension activities
- 1Place two toys at different distances from your child and ask which one is near and which is far.
- 2Play a simple game standing near or far from a chosen object based on instructions.
- 3Draw a picture with two objects at different distances and label which one is near.
- 4Go on a short walk and point out things that are near versus far away.
- 5Use a toy car to drive 'near' and 'far' from a target, describing the position each time.
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.
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