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Above, below, beside

Using position words to say where something is: above, below and beside. Your child looks at where the ball is and writes the matching number.

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How to help

Find the table first, then the ball. Over the table is above; under it is below; next to it is beside. Write the number for that word.

Watch for: Calling a ball on the floor next to the table “below” because it's low down. Mixing up the numbers: 1 is above, 2 is below, 3 is beside. Looking at the ball alone, without comparing it to the table.

At home: Play a hiding game: put a toy above, below or beside a chair and ask where it is. Then let your child hide it and tell you.

Sample sheet and answer key

Freddie's Frog Pond

Kindergarten · Above, below, beside · K.G.A.1

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Freddie the frog lives in a busy pond full of bugs, lily pads and friends. Solve each problem to help Freddie out!

Where is the ball?

Write 1 for above, 2 for below, 3 for beside.

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Freddie's Frog Pond

Kindergarten · Above, below, beside · K.G.A.1

Answer key

Freddie the frog lives in a busy pond full of bugs, lily pads and friends. Solve each problem to help Freddie out!

Where is the ball?

Write 1 for above, 2 for below, 3 for beside.

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Mathness! Math Worksheets · © 2026 Zubin KhavarianCode KGA1-PO-FIRST at mathness.appAnswer key
Answer key

New problems every time, three levels (gentle, core and stretch), themes to pick from, a second page if you want one. Each sheet comes with an answer key and a one-page guide for grown-ups.

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Standard

Common Core K.G.A.1 · Describe where things are: above, below, beside, in front of, behind, next to.

Also: Maryland 2025 K.GR.B.4 · Florida B.E.S.T. MA.K.GR.1.2

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