Position and direction - Vocabulary

Master the Curriculum offers a set of vocabulary cards for Year 1 students to enhance their understanding of position and direction. These cards are designed to complement the White Rose Maths resources and are available through a premium account, which provides access to additional maths planning and resources. The cards define key terms related to position and direction in a simple and child-friendly manner, helping young learners grasp these fundamental concepts.

The vocabulary cards cover a range of terms, including 'position', which refers to the place where something is located. 'Direction' is defined as the path taken when a person or object moves. The cards illustrate these terms with examples such as "The trees are behind the bushes" or "The lamb is above the birds." They also introduce movements such as 'up', 'down', 'left', 'right', 'forwards', and 'backwards', explaining each with practical examples. Additionally, the cards explain different types of turns, including 'quarter turn', 'half turn', 'full turn', 'clockwise', and 'anti-clockwise'. They round off the set with terms like 'in front of', 'inside', 'outside', 'below', 'behind', and 'above', all accompanied by examples to contextualize the vocabulary for effective learning.