Positional words like top and bottom, up and down, and near and far are important for kids as it helps them gain an understanding of space and location. Having a knowledge of the position of things helps children to carry out day-to-day tasks and also makes them more independent. For example, when you ask your child to put a star on the Christmas tree, they will know that they have to put it on the top of the tree and not at the bottom or middle.
In this article, we have covered the top, middle, and bottom concept for kids, along with some fun activities to teach kids this concept. Let’s begin!
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What Does Top, Middle And Bottom Means?
Let’s understand what top, middle and bottom means with the help of their definition.
Top means at the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something.
Middle means at the point or position which is at an equal distance from the sides, edges, or ends of something.
Bottom means at the lowest point or part of something.
Top, Middle And Bottom Examples For Children
In this section, we will take a look at the examples of top, middle and bottom for children to help them understand the concept more clearly. Let’s begin!
Example Of Top And Bottom
1. Look at the image given below:
In the above image, one monkey is sitting at the top of the tree while the other monkey is standing at the bottom.
2. Look at the image given below:
In the above image, the girl on the left is on top of the slide, and the girl on the right is at the bottom of the slide.
3. Look at the image given below:
In the above image, the boy on the left is standing at the bottom of the stairs, and the boy on the right is standing at the top of the stairs.
Example Of Top, Middle And Bottom
1. Look at the image given below:
In the above image, the books are kept on all three shelves, i.e. top, middle and the bottom.
2. Look at the image given below:
In the above image, the toys are kept on all three shelves, i.e. top, the middle and the bottom.
- The toy aeroplane is on the top shelf.
- The teddy bear is on the middle shelf.
- The toy train is on the bottom shelf.
Easy Ways To Teach Top, Middle And Bottom Concept To Preschoolers
Time to take a look at top, middle, and bottom activities to teach kids this concept while keeping them engaged.
1. Build A Tower
Take three different colour building blocks and ask your child to make a tower using them. After they are done making a tower, tell them how the three different blocks are at the top, middle and bottom of the tower.
2. Mirror Teaching
Stand with your child in front of the full-size mirror. Point to your top (head), bottom (feet), and middle (stomach) and encourage your child to do the same. You can also ask your child to explain the top, middle and bottom to you on their soft toys.
3. Heatless Cooking
Involve your child in heatless cooking time to teach them this concept. Help them to make a sandwich with bread at the bottom, mayonnaise and veggies in the middle and another bread at the top. Do explain it to them while making the sandwich.
4. Observe & Tell
Take a clear glass, some small stones, water and a tablespoon of oil. Ask your child to add all the things to the glass one by one. Let them observe and explain how the stones have settled at the bottom of the glass, water in the middle and oil on the top.
5. Worksheet
On a sheet, take print of things placed at the top, middle and bottom of the page. Print three such sheets. Ask your child to circle things that are at the top of the first sheet, things that are in the middle one-second sheet, and things that are at the bottom on the third sheet.
6. Look Around & Explain
Sit with your child in the living room. Ask them to look around and name two things each that are placed at the top, middle and bottom of the room. For example, the clock is at the top, the TV is in the middle, and the carpet is at the bottom.
7. Flashcards
Take a print of a tree with a bird on the top, fruits in the middle and a squirrel at the bottom. Show this flashcard to your child and ask them to explain the things at the top, middle and bottom of the tree.
Kids will enjoy these top, middle, and bottom games mentioned above and it will give your little one a chance to learn the concept while having loads of fun.
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