Check out this FREE "Spatial awareness" Trial Lesson for age 4-9!

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In Front or Behind: Part 2 Worksheet
In Front or Behind: Part 2 Worksheet

In Front or Behind: Part 2 Worksheet

Teach positional words "front" and "behind" with this fun worksheet! Students identify where the squirrel is in relation to the object - in front or behind. It's a great exercise to practice early geometry skills and understanding object movement.
In Front or Behind: Part 2 Worksheet
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Fairy Tales Maze Worksheet
Fairy Tales Maze Worksheet

Fairy Tales Maze Worksheet

Kids love mazes and fairy tales, so this free worksheet is a great way to help teach young readers about familiar topics. They'll join Bella and use the traceable lines to travel through different reading genres, and find their way to the library for a nice reward!
Fairy Tales Maze Worksheet
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Up or Down Worksheet
Up or Down Worksheet

Up or Down Worksheet

Teach your toddlers the concepts of up and down with Kids Academy's vivid worksheet! Use the seesaw analogy to reinforce this language with them and build a strong foundation for future learning. Show them how a balloon can float up but must come back down too.
Up or Down Worksheet
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Space maze worksheet: Telescope
Space maze worksheet: Telescope

Astronomer Maze: Telescope Worksheet

Let your mini astronomer explore the galaxy with this fun and puzzling space maze worksheet – Telescope! Your child will have a great time navigating the maze, while learning how telescopes help scientists study the stars.
Astronomer Maze: Telescope Worksheet
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Migration Maze Worksheet
Migration Maze Worksheet

Migration Maze Worksheet

You are a citizen of your school, city and country. Many people migrate to become citizens of another place, like Niko in this worksheet. Ask your students to help her find her way from Japan to America.
Migration Maze Worksheet
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Spatial awareness is a crucial developmental skill for children ages 4-9 because it lays the foundation for many other essential cognitive and physical abilities. Parents and teachers should care about fostering spatial awareness in young children for several key reasons:

Firstly, spatial awareness is fundamental for academic success. Understanding concepts such as "above," "below," "behind," and "next to" helps children follow classroom instructions, engage in mathematics, and develop early reading skills. For instance, spatial reasoning skills are linked with better performance in subjects like geometry and problem solving.

Secondly, spatial awareness boosts physical coordination and safety. It helps children navigate safely through their environment, understand personal space boundaries, and engage in physical activities like sports, which are important for healthy growth and social interactions.

Additionally, spatial awareness supports creativity and arts. Skills in visualizing and manipulating objects mentally are vital for activities such as drawing, building, and understanding scientific diagrams.

Lastly, these skills enhance daily life functionality, allowing children to effectively interact with their environment, from participating in play to organizing their belongings.

By actively engaging with children in activities that enhance spatial interaction—puzzles, building blocks, and multisensory games—parents and teachers contribute significantly to their cognitive, physical, and emotional development, setting a solid ground for future learning and personal growth.