Beginners  "Prepositions" - Introduction

Prepositions play a crucial role in helping children understand spatial relationships with objects and people. Through the Beginners-Prepositions program, children not only engage with prepositions, but they also begin to develop a deeper awareness of their surroundings. This program is designed to teach children important prepositional terms such as "in," "out," and "under" — words that many children struggle with as they start to form longer sentences.

As parents, you might have noticed moments when your child doesn’t fully grasp these spatial concepts. For example, when you ask them to "put your shoes in the basket," do they understand the meaning of "in"? Are they able to follow through on the request, or do they simply place them somewhere nearby, frustrating both you and them? This program aims to address such challenges by helping children connect language with their physical environment. Through repetition and teaching, children will not only understand but also act upon these prepositions correctly.

You might be wondering, "How do I know if my child needs this program?" If you often find yourself asking your child "where" something is or where they placed something, this is a strong indication that they may benefit from this program. By teaching your child how to use prepositions and better understand spatial relationships, you’ll be laying the foundation for longer and more complex sentences.

As a therapist and teacher, I often use specific materials to teach these concepts. However, don’t feel like you need to buy special materials for this program. You can use everyday items from around your home to reinforce these ideas. For example, if you're struggling to teach your child to say "I am jumping" instead of referring to themselves in third person (e.g., "Brandi is jumping"), this program will help with that as well.

This program is full of exciting, engaging lessons that you and your child will enjoy. Through hands-on activities, you will explore prepositions and other important language skills together. The best part? You’ll have a great time doing it. We’ll work through exercises involving a box — a tool that’s sure to capture your child's attention.

So get ready! This program is designed to make learning fun while building crucial language skills. I can’t wait to guide you and your child through this exciting journey.