Understanding prepositions is a very important skill for young children. “In” and “on” are usually the first words taught in kindergarten because they describe everyday objects and where they are placed.
This worksheet is designed to help children recognize and use these words correctly. It encourages them to look at where objects are located, which helps improve both their language skills and their ability to think logically.
What Are Prepositions?
Prepositions are words that show the position of a person, animal, or object. They answer the question: Where is it?
For beginners, the most common prepositions are:
- In
- On
- Under
- Behind
- Near
Meaning of “In”
The word “in” is used when an object is inside a space or container. If something is surrounded or covered by something else, we use “in.”
- Simple Rule: “In” means inside.
- Examples:
- The cat is in the box.
- The fish is in the water.
- The baby is in the bed.
Meaning of “On”
The word “on” is used when an object is touching the surface of something else. If an object is resting on top of something, we use “on.”
