Students who selected the object that was already given may need help with reading the question.  Students could read the question in pairs, small groups or as a class, discussing the words in bold and what they might mean.

 

For students who were able to correctly identify the objects, further questions could be posed using the picture of the toys on the shelf.  The toy shelf image could be projected onto a large screen or used with a group on a device, or devices, or printed out and enlarged.

 

Students could also use classroom objects (toys, blocks, counters etc) and make their own 'toy shelf'.  They could then describe the position of various items on the 'shelf' in relation to a chosen item.  This could be done in pairs.

 

Barrier or Hidden Picture Games

As a next step students could use simple grids (starting with  a 2x2 grid and building up to a 2x3, 3x3, 4x4, or larger grid) and play barrier games.  

 

One student has a grid with simple shapes or numbers drawn or placed on it and has to describe the positions of each shape or number to a partner who cannot see the grid.  A barrier is placed between the two students.

 

Here are some websites with ideas and links to examples of barrier games:

 

Obstacle Course/Playground

Students can give directions to each other about how to move through an obstacle course created with classroom furniture and/or PE equipment or on the playground e.g. "Go up the ladder, go down the slide, go left to the cargo net, go under the cargo net..." etc.  

 

Giving Directions

Students can give directions to each other, or to an adult, about how to get from one place to another e.g. from one part of the classroom or playground to another part.

 

There are also a number of Level 1 and 2 resources involving giving or understanding directions: