Prepositions of Time and Place
Learn prepositions like in, on, at, before and after to show time and place. A fun grammar lesson for ages 6-8 with matching and word games.
Key takeaways
- Prepositions are little words that show where or when something is
- Use in, on and at for both place and time
- Use before and after to show the order of events
Little words that point and tell time
Prepositions are tiny words that do a big job. They tell you where something is or when it happens. 🧭
Prepositions of place
These words show where something is.
- in 📦 — inside something
- on 🛏️ — on top of something
- under — below something 🐱
- next to — beside something
- between 🚗 — in the middle of two things
- behind 🌳 — at the back
The ball is in the box. The cat is under the table. 🐱
Prepositions of time
The same little words can tell when, too!
- at ⏰ — for clock times: at 7 o'clock
- on 📅 — for days: on Monday
- in ☀️ — for months and seasons: in summer
Before and after
Two special words show the order of events:
- before — happens first 🥣
- after — happens later 🎒
We eat breakfast before school and play after school.
A quick table
| Word | Place | Time |
|---|---|---|
| in 📦 | in the box | in summer |
| on 🛏️ | on the bed | on Monday |
| at | at the door | at 7 o'clock |
Try a sentence
Read these out loud and find the preposition:
- The dog sleeps on the mat. 🐶
- We swim in summer. 🏊
- Brush your teeth after dinner. 🪥
Well done!
Now you can use prepositions to say where and when. These little words make your sentences clear.
Next, try Position Words: On, Under, Next To and Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives.
Quick quiz
Test yourself and earn XP
The cat is ___ the box.
If the cat is inside, we say in the box 📦.
We go to school ___ Monday.
Use 'on' for days of the week: on Monday 📅.
Which word shows something comes first?
Before means it happens first ⏰.
Play & learn
Match the preposition to its picture +10 XP
Completed ✓ +10 XP
Time prepositions +5 XP
Completed ✓ +5 XP
FAQ
A preposition is a small word that shows where or when something is, like in, on, at, before or after.
Use 'at' for clock times, 'on' for days, and 'in' for months and seasons.
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