clarkacademy Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 No matter how I try to explain this I get an empty look. They really are just not grasping it at all. Any ideas how to explain this so that empty deer in the headlights look goes away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 No matter how I try to explain this I get an empty look. They really are just not grasping it at all. Any ideas how to explain this so that empty deer in the headlights look goes away? Have you tried ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Have you tried ? No I haven't Thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 It might also help some kids to consider that "preposition" is a FUNCTION - linking the object of the preposition to another word in the sentence. When those "preposition" words appear without objects, they are FUNCTIONING as adverbs. (If that doesn't help, ignore me.) I used to hold a pencil above the table and ask them where it was - then under the table, behind my back, in my teeth, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 draw a picture of a drinking glass. draw arrows around, through, up, down,over, under, in, out, before, after- ---etc............ of the glass. This is what WE say : A preposition tells your place in time and space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 draw a picture of a drinking glass.draw arrows around, through, up, down,over, under, in, out, before, after- ---etc............ of the glass. This is what WE say : A preposition tells your place in time and space. THAT IS AMAZING!!!!!!!! It is kinda one of those things I understand but explaining it was not working, this is great Thanks bunches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 THAT IS AMAZING!!!!!!!! It is kinda one of those things I understand but explaining it was not working, this is great Thanks bunches Aww shucks!! LOL my pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 We practiced with stuffed animals. I would give dd a word and she would preform the 'function'. The dog is under the cat. The cat is beside the dog. The dog runs around the cat. etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampamommy Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Prepositions show position... Try Ruth Heller's book Behind the Mask - A Book about Prepositions. It's wonderful, as are her other grammar books. They are small, thin, easy to read paperbacks that are highly entertaining and memorable. Great illustrations too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I use a frog and a log. It doesn't cover all prepositions, but it's useful for location. I ask, "Can a frog be ______ a log? A frog under a log A frog beside a log A frog beneath a log etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterbug Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Under, Over, by the Clover- What is a Preposition? I don't know the ages of your kids, but it is still a cute series of books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 I was way over thinking it maybe. I don't why I couldn't figure this out. At times we make things way too complicated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 We work on prepositions with our preschoolers by having them actually go under the table, over the cushion, thru the tunnel--like an obstacle course! Lots of fun! Prepositions are said to be the last words understood and internalized by those learning their native language. They usually come into correct usage by about 3.5. This is according to a speech pathologist I worked with. Just fwiw! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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