Looking for a quick and easy way to assess or reinforce your students’ understanding of positional language? Positional Language: Read & Draw is a simple print-and-go activity that allows students to visually represent common location terms using their own illustrations. With a clear focus on comprehension and creativity, this resource is ideal for early learners and supports both literacy and spatial awareness.

Each worksheet features a grid of boxes with a different positional word and a bee prompt in each. Students are asked to draw a picture in each box showing the bee in the position described—such as on, under, next to, between, or behind. This open-ended drawing task allows students to demonstrate their understanding through visual representation and gives teachers insight into their ability to interpret and apply spatial language.

This activity is perfect for whole-class lessons, small groups, intervention, or as a pre-assessment at the beginning of a positional language unit. It’s also a great way to incorporate drawing and creativity into your literacy or maths rotations. With three different worksheets included, you can easily differentiate or repeat the task across multiple sessions to monitor progress or revisit key concepts.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Interpret and apply positional language through drawing
• ✅ Demonstrate understanding of location words such as on, behind, under, and between
• ✅ Strengthen visual comprehension and oral vocabulary connections
• ✅ Develop fine motor skills through illustrative tasks
• ✅ Reflect understanding through independent, creative work

What’s Included:

• 3 different Read & Draw worksheets
• Each worksheet includes a grid of positional terms featuring a bee prompt
• Student-friendly layout to support independent work

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets
• Pencils, crayons, or markers for drawing
• Optional: clipboard or drawing board for stability

How to Use:

1. Print the worksheet of your choice for each student.
2. Introduce or revise the positional terms featured on the page.
3. Students read each word and draw the bee in the matching position.
4. Review the drawings as a class or use them to assess understanding.
5. Repeat with other versions to reinforce learning or track progress.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a pre- or post-assessment in your positional language unit
• 💡 Include in literacy or maths rotations for reinforcement through drawing
• 💡 Provide in small group settings for students needing extra visual support
• 💡 Assign as a fast-finisher task with bonus drawing challenges

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Encourage students to label their drawings for vocabulary reinforcement
• 💛 Model a few examples before independent work begins
• 💛 Use student work to create a positional language display
• 💛 Print extra copies to include in your relief teacher or sub plans

Positional Language: Read & Draw is a creative, low-prep way to assess and strengthen students’ understanding of spatial language. With visual prompts and plenty of opportunity for individual expression, it’s a flexible tool for any classroom working on location concepts.