Positional Language Treasure Hunt
Shared by an educator
Teach positional language through an active treasure hunt.
- Age range
- 3–6 years
- Setting
- Indoor or outdoor
- Approximate time
- 40 min
- Age range
- 3–6 years
- Group size
- Small group
- Preparation time
- 10 min
- Activity time
- 30 min
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor or outdoor
What you'll need
- A safe treasure object
- Picture clues
- Everyday furniture or outdoor landmarks
Preparation
- Create clues using words such as under, over, beside, between, behind and in front.
What to do
- Introduce two positional words.
- Follow a clue together.
- Children take turns following clues.
- Invite children to create a clue for someone else.
Educator prompts
Where is it in relation to the chair? How could you describe that place?
Safety considerations
Check the route for trip hazards and keep climbing within normal safe play expectations.
Inclusion and accessibility
Pair spoken words with gestures, pictures and physical demonstration.
Adaptations
Use only one or two positional concepts.
Extension ideas
Children draw a simple map using positional clues.
Reflection prompts
Did children begin using positional language independently?
Professional connections
This experience may support connections with:
National Quality Standard · Quality Area
QA5 — Relationships with children
Supports inquiry, communication, agency and intentional teaching through a practical play-based experience.
EYLF V2.0 · Practice
PR3 — Play-based learning and intentionality
Supports inquiry, communication, agency and intentional teaching through a practical play-based experience.
EYLF V2.0 · Learning Outcome
4 — Children are confident and involved learners
Supports inquiry, communication, agency and intentional teaching through a practical play-based experience.
EYLF V2.0 · Practice
PR4 — Learning environments
Supports inquiry, communication, agency and intentional teaching through a practical play-based experience.
National Quality Standard · Quality Area
QA3 — Physical environment
Supports inquiry, communication, agency and intentional teaching through a practical play-based experience.
National Quality Standard · Quality Area
QA1 — Educational program and practice
Supports inquiry, communication, agency and intentional teaching through a practical play-based experience.
EYLF V2.0 · Practice
PR2 — Responsiveness to children
Supports inquiry, communication, agency and intentional teaching through a practical play-based experience.
EYLF V2.0 · Learning Outcome
5 — Children are effective communicators
Supports inquiry, communication, agency and intentional teaching through a practical play-based experience.
Credit & Contribution
Contributed by: Shared by an educator
Professional connections reviewed by The Educators Well.