Prepositions Flashcards

Learn prepositions with your students with these cute preposition flashcards! The prepositions show all the different prepositions with 3 different characters. The cards can be used one set at a time or can be mixed to practice your students’ grammar.

I would advise learning the prepositions 3 at a time. Try to demonstrate the preposition in the real world, as well. A great way to do this is to have your students mimic the flashcard with their own cardboard box : )

After learning the basics (in, on, under, by), it’s up to you if you want to teach the rest of the prepositions. In my experience, I do not teach the more difficult prepositions until my students are using the other prepositions to a native level. The reason for this is that sometimes children can become confused if the meaning is quite similar. It’s always important to learn at the student’s pace.

Try to back up what your kids have learned by doing preposition activities and crafts. You can find lots of crafts on my Pinterest page : )

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How to Use These Preposition Flashcards

These preposition flashcards are designed to help children understand position and movement through visual learning and real-world demonstration.

Start with simple prepositions such as in, on, and under, and clearly model each one using classroom objects or a box.

Encourage students to physically act out each preposition to build understanding, for example placing an object on or under a table.

Once children are confident with basic prepositions, gradually introduce more complex ones such as behind, between, and in front of.

Repeat regularly and use daily classroom routines to reinforce learning naturally over time.

What Vocabulary is included?

cat preposition flashcards	dog preposition flashcards	spider preposition flashcards
The (cat) is in (the box).	The (dog) is in (the box).	The (spider) is in (the box).
The (cat) is on (the box).	The (dog) is on (the box).	The (spider) is on (the box).
The (cat) is under (the box).	The (dog) is under (the box).	The (spider) is under (the box).
The (cat) is by (the box).	The (dog) is by (the box).	The (spider) is by (the box).
The (cat) is above (the box).	The (dog) is above (the box).	The (spider) is above (the box).
The (cat) is below (the box).	The (dog) is below (the box).	The (spider) is below (the box).
The (cat) is in front of (the box).	The (dog) is in front of (the box).	The (spider) is in front of (the box).
The (cat) is behind (the box).	The (dog) is behind (the box).	The (spider) is behind (the box).
The (cat) is between (the box).	The (dog) is between (the box).	The (spider) is between (the box).

Preposition Flashcard Activities

Classroom Object Practice

Place an object in different positions around the classroom and ask:

“Where is it?”
Students respond using the correct preposition.

Act It Out

Students physically demonstrate prepositions:

sit under the table
stand behind a chair
place a book on the desk

This builds strong memory through movement.

Draw the Position

Say a sentence like:
“The cat is on the box.”

Students draw it to match the description.

Preposition Hunt

Hide objects around the classroom and give clues:

“It is under something.”
“It is behind something.”

Students search and describe location.

Build Sentences

Show a card and ask students to say:

“The dog is in the box.”
“The spider is under the chair.”

Grammar Focus & Questions

Questions	Answers
Where is the cat?	It’s on the box.
Where is the dog?	It’s on the box.
Where is the spider?	It’s on the box.
What is on the box?	The cat is on the box.

If you would like to teach more prepositions, another great page is our house flashcards. With these flashcards, students can use their knowledge of prepositions to talk about where things are in the room : )

FAQ – Prepositions Flashcards

Why are prepositions difficult for children?
Prepositions are abstract and change meaning depending on context, so children need visual and physical examples.

What is the best way to teach prepositions?
The best method is using real objects and movement so children can physically experience each position.

Which prepositions should I teach first?
Start with simple prepositions like in, on, and under before moving to more complex ones like between and behind.