Make Learning Fun with a Position Words Pictures Matching Game

Help your students grasp the meaning of essential position words with this hands-on matching game!

This resource has been designed to help students understand the meaning of commonly used position words (also known as prepositions) through clear and relatable visual examples. It contains 18 word cards and 18 picture cards. Students are required to match the correct position word with its corresponding picture, thus allowing them to make meaningful connections between language and everyday situations.

Designed for collaborative learning, this resource is perfect for small group activities, encouraging students to work together, discuss their reasoning and reinforce their understanding through peer interaction. 

Creative Activities Using Position Words with Pictures

This position words pictures matching game can be used in a variety of ways to reinforce positional vocabulary. Read on for some specific activity ideas from our experienced teacher team!

• Whole-Class Matching Game – Turn the matching game into a lively whole-class activity by laying all the cards face down in a grid on the floor. One at a time, students take turns flipping over two cards, trying to find a matching position word and its corresponding image. If they find a match, they keep the pair. If not, they flip the cards back over and let the next student have a turn. This game not only reinforces memory and concentration skills but also encourages peer learning as students discuss position words together.
• Real-World Position Word Discussions – Use the cards as conversation starters to help students connect position words to their daily experiences. Display a card and ask students to describe a real-world situation where they have seen that position word in action. For example, if the card shows ‘under’, students might say, “My cat likes to hide under the table.” This activity encourages verbal expression, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of spatial concepts in real-life contexts.
• Position Word Charades – Give each student or small group a picture card and challenge them to act out the position word without using words while their classmates guess what it is. For example, if a student has the word ‘between’, they might stand between two chairs. This kinesthetic approach helps students internalise spatial vocabulary through movement and play.

Download These Position Words with Pictures

These position words with pictures download as a full-colour PDF or editable Google Slides file. It is recommended that you print the resource on cardboard as this will enhance the durability of the resource. Place the cards into a large envelope or ziplock bag and hey, presto! You have a fully prepared, hands-on activity to teach your students about position words.

More Prepositions Resources for the Early Years

Are you looking for more preposition activities to complement your literacy planning? Click below for a great sample of teacher-made, curriculum-aligned resources!

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