Dive into Math 1:  Following Directions			 	

The student will be able to follow directions to place an object in relation to 
another object.

Activity #1 :  Following directions.

Give the child an object (eg.book) and give the child directions using the 
positional language from the instructions. eg. Put the book in front of the chalkboard.

Variation:  Can be theme - related (eg. if doing a theme on whales the child would 
be given a whale cut-out)

Activity # 2 : Follow directions worksheet.

Children would be given a background scene and a page of reproducibles to be 
placed in specific positions.  The directions can be given orally and done as a 
whole - group activity or the instructions can be written on chart paper or on a 
separate sheet and placed in a learning center.

Variation:  This would be a great idea for a seasonal activity.  For eg. Hallowe'en 
the background could be a haunted house scene.  The directions could read :
   
  1. Put the ghost above the roof.
  2. Put the cat between the two jack-o-lanterns etc.

Variation: Could be theme related eg. putting animals in place on a farm scene if 
doing a farm theme.

Worksheet idea:
Show picture.  eg.ball to the right of a toybox.  The child has to select the sentence 
which best describes the picture.

eg.  
a. The ball is in the toybox.
b. The ball is to the left of the toybox
c.  The ball is to the right of the toybox
d.  The ball is under the toybox.

Assessment: Observe the students as they use the manipulatives to assess 
their level of understanding.  Evaluate all worsheets.

Circulate and observe children doing the cut and paste activity.  Evaluate completed work.