Follow and give directions
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can follow and give directions using the language of position and direction.
Key learning points
- A toy or person can be directed using the language of position and direction
- Turns to the right and left can be used to give directions
Keywords
Directions - A set of instructions to tell someone which way to go.
Common misconception
Children may describe movements around a grid using left, right, up and down rather than using the language of turn e.g. go forward, turn left.
Encourage children to act out their directions practically so they can feel themselves turning and see that they are making a turn and not taking sideways steps across the path or grid.
Teacher tip
Look for opportunities to follow and give directions that involve left and right turns as part of the daily routine. Play games and set challenges that involve following and giving directions such as hiding 'treasure' that the children have to follow directions in order to find.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Izzy made a turn.
Q2.Match the start and the end of the sentences to make them correct.
to the right
to the left
Q3.The ladybird has made a turn.
Q4.Jun has made a turn.
Q5.Jun is facing the church. He makes a quarter turn. What could he facing now?
Q6.First, Jun was facing the . Then he made a half turn. Now, he is facing the house.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Jun is giving directions to Izzy. He tells her to turn right. What is Izzy facing now?
Q2.Which directions take Jun to the 2 pence coin?
Q3.Order the directions for Jun to reach the robot.
Q4.Jun follows the directions. Which toy does he get to? Turn left. Go forwards 1 square. Turn Right. Go forwards 2 squares.
Q5.How will Izzy get home? Order the directions.
Q6.Which directions will get Izzy to the slide?
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