Locations, Positions, Plans, and Routes! 

How do we know where things are and how do we talk about the place or position something is in? From the previous blog post, we know that the cardinal points are one way we can understand the location or position of something. To review the cardinal points, or cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west. Aside from the cardinal points, we can understand the location of something by saying whether it is above, below, to the left of, or to the right of something else. By doing this we are understanding the position of one thing in relation to something else. 

Take a look at the picture of a park below and use the new vocabulary you have learned to describe the position and location of things in the picture! The swings are ________ the treehouse. The clouds are _______ the grass. The stairs are _______ the slide. The trees are _______ the blue sky. Find the answers at the bottom of this blog post. 

Plans, also known as maps, show us where things are! When you are in a new place it is helpful to get a map of the city to help you figure out where the things you want to see are. 

In this map of San Francisco can you find the golden gate bridge, the financial district, the mission district, and the SF zoo? 

Answers: The swings are to the right of the treehouse. The clouds are above the grass. The stairs are to the left of the slide. The trees are below the blue sky.