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On, under, above and below
Joyful Mathematics: Chapter 1
GoalUse the words on, under, above and below to tell where things are.
New words
on · touching the top of somethingunder · below something, covered by itabove · higher up than somethingbelow · lower down than something
Explanation
On means on the top and touching. Under means down below something, near it. Above means higher up. Below means lower down. The kite is above the tree. The ball is under the tree.
Worked examples
The cat is on the chair.
The puppy is under the umbrella.
The moon is above the house. The puppy is below the moon.
Class activity
Where is it? Put a toy on a chair, then under it, then above your head, then below your knees. Say each place aloud. Then hide a small thing and give clues: it is under something, on something.
Practice
1
Is the ox on the tree or under the tree?
Under the tree.
2
Is the kite above or below the roof?
Above the roof.
3
Your hat is ___ your head. Say on or under.
On.
4
How many apples are under the umbrella?
3.
5
Your feet are ___ your knees. Say above or below.
Below.