Where Is It? Prepositions – Behind & In Front Of (Printable PDF)

Introduction

Understanding prepositions like “behind” and “in front of” is essential for building foundational language, especially when children begin answering “Where” questions. These concepts support everything from following directions to describing real-world scenes and communicating clearly in daily life.

“Where Is It? Prepositions – Behind & In Front Of” is a carefully structured, illustrated WH-question resource that helps children visually and verbally identify these two core spatial relationships. With a consistent question-and-answer format and realistic illustrations, this printable resource builds skills in grammar, location vocabulary, sentence structure, and expressive language.

It’s perfect for parents, speech therapists, ESL teachers, early childhood educators, and special education professionals looking for a simple and effective way to strengthen prepositional understanding in children aged 3–7.

Product Details

• Resource Type: Printable PDF
• Total Pages: 11
• Questions Per Page: 6 illustrated WH questions (3 using “behind,” 3 using “in front of”)
• Total Questions: 66 (33 for each preposition)
• Focus Prepositions: Behind and In Front Of
• Sentence Format Example:
  • “Where is the rabbit?”
  • “The rabbit is behind the tree.”
  • “Where is the rabbit?”
  • “The rabbit is in front of the tree.”
• Design Style: Realistic, high-contrast illustrations with full-sentence responses
• Format: US Letter / A4 size — printable or screen-share friendly
• Usability: Suitable for in-person sessions, home use, group instruction, or teletherapy

Educational Benefits

✅ Master Spatial Language:

Children gain a clear understanding of two important location-based prepositions—behind and in front of—through repeated exposure and visual demonstration.

✅ WH-Question Comprehension:

This resource improves children’s ability to answer “Where” questions, an essential skill for building both receptive and expressive language.

✅ Full-Sentence Modeling:

Children learn to move beyond one-word answers by practicing complete sentence structures like “The ball is in front of the chair.”

✅ Visual + Verbal Learning:

Combining images with spoken/written sentences ensures greater retention, especially for visual learners, ESL students, and children with special needs.

✅ Ideal for Speech & Special Education:

Highly useful for autism support, language delays, ADHD, and developmental disorders, where repetition and structure are key.

✅ Flexible for Any Learning Environment:

Perfect for speech therapy, small groups, classrooms, homeschooling, and virtual learning environments.

Instructions for Use

1️⃣ Download and Print (or Use Digitally)

• Open the PDF and print all 11 pages for hands-on use.
• You can laminate for repeated use or use digitally via a tablet or screen-share.

2️⃣ Introduce the Concepts

• Start with real-life examples: use a toy or object and demonstrate “behind” and “in front of.”
• Show a sample card and ask: “Where is the rabbit?” — then read the answer: “The rabbit is behind the tree.”

3️⃣ Engage in Question-Answer Practice

• Read each question aloud and encourage the child to respond using a full sentence.
• Use prompts or sentence starters if needed (e.g., “The ___ is behind the ___.”)

4️⃣ Reinforce with Games and Sorting

• Cut the cards for sorting activities: separate “behind” vs “in front of.”
• Create matching or memory games with the cards.
• Use real-life objects and toys to act out scenes.

5️⃣ Adapt to Skill Level

• For beginners: focus on one preposition at a time.
• For advanced learners: mix the cards and have them identify both the question type and the correct preposition.

Activities Using the Resource

These activities are designed to deepen understanding of the prepositions “behind” and “in front of” while making the learning process interactive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate.

1. WH Question & Answer Drill

Objective: Reinforce full-sentence answers using visuals
 How to Use:

• Display a card and ask: “Where is the rabbit?”
• Encourage the child to answer in full: “The rabbit is behind the tree.” or “The rabbit is in front of the tree.”
• Use as a warm-up activity or daily speech exercise.

2. Sorting Game: Behind vs In Front Of

Objective: Help children differentiate and categorize prepositions
 How to Use:

• Cut the cards and place them in a mixed pile.
• Ask the child to sort them into two groups—“behind” and “in front of.”
• Once sorted, have them read each card aloud using full sentences.

3. Real-Life Role Play with Toys

Objective: Generalize prepositions using concrete play
 How to Use:

• Place toys around the room behind or in front of real objects (e.g., teddy bear in front of a chair).
• Ask questions like: “Where is the bear?”
• Have the child answer: “The bear is in front of the chair.”

4. Draw and Describe

Objective: Encourage expressive language and visualization
 How to Use:

• Ask the child to draw two objects, one behind and one in front of the other.
• Then describe it: “The flower is in front of the pot.”
• This is great for independent work or group sharing.

5. Preposition Sorting with Labels

Objective: Build visual word association and grammar awareness
 How to Use:

• Create two labels: “Behind” and “In Front Of.”
• Ask the child to match each image to the correct label and explain the choice.
• You can also create new sentences orally using the matched images.

Conclusion

“Where Is It? Prepositions – Behind & In Front Of” is a printable, therapist-designed resource that helps children answer WH questions, understand spatial concepts, and speak in full sentences using the prepositions behind and in front of.

With 66 illustrated prompts, it’s ready-to-use and flexible for speech therapy, special education, early learning, and ESL settings.

Download it now and help kids confidently describe the world around them—one sentence at a time!