Numeracy Position and Direction Applying Learning Following directional

Numeracy: Position and Direction - Applying Learning Following directional instructions Lesson 4 Simon

What are we going to learn today? To respond to ‘backwards’ and ‘forwards’. To respond to ‘on’, ‘in’ and ‘under’. Key Vocabulary 2

For this lesson, you will need: ● A room which you can turn into an obstacle course. ● Objects and furniture you can move towards, as well as things you can get in, on or under. E. g cushions, blankets, hula hoop. 3

Lesson Structure Get your resources Recap of key vocabulary Adult led activity End of Unit 5 4

Recap of Key Vocabulary In Pictures from Pixabay The man is in the box. 5

Recap of Key Vocabulary On Pictures from Pixabay The man is on the bed. 6

Recap of Key Vocabulary Under Pictures from Pixabay The woman is under the umbrella. 7

Recap of Key Vocabulary Forwards Pictures from Pixabay The man is running forwards. 8

Recap of Key Vocabulary Backwards Pictures from Pixabay The woman is walking backwards. 9

Adult led task - Set up your obstacle course Instruction Set up an obstacle course in a room of your home. Put objects in it that you can get under, sit or stand on and climb in. Start in the middle of the room and follow simple instructions from your parent or carer. Example instructions Move forward to the sofa. Move backwards to the blanket. Sit under the blanket. Sit on the beanbag. Stand in the hula hoop. 10

Unit 5 Lesson 4 - Following directional instructions. Make it easier Make it harder Other ideas Simplify the instructions to focus on one directional word. When this is secure, move onto another. Try to follow a sequence of instructions in order. Follow instructions to move around the house. Introduce left and right and follow instructions including these terms. Give instructions to a parent or carer and challenge them to follow them. Repeat and practice so you can hear the vocabulary used in lots of contexts. 11

Thank you! ● Unit 6: Money ● You will begin to use familiar words to compare size and quantity such as heavy, light, more, less, enough, not enough and most. ● You will use words such as coin, pence and money.

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