Inside and Outside

Ages 3–5 · 12 minutes · Math, English

Where are the kangaroos? Inside or outside? And where are they going?!

This lesson introduces multiple meanings of inside and outside:

- inside/outside as a position in relation to an object (inside the car, outside the box)
- inside/outside as a side/surface of an object (the inside of a blueberry)
- outside as outdoors

Part of

Location Words

Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at school that are colorful).

Alabama

ELA21.K.18 — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately.
ELA21.K.6 — Uses spatial and temporal concepts correctly.
MA19.K.18 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as _above, below, beside, in front of, behind,_ and _next to._
SS10.K.10 — Apply vocabulary related to giving and following directions.
ELA21.K.19a — Describe the relationship between words, including relating them to synonyms and antonyms.

Alaska

K.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe their relative positions (e.g.,above, below, beside, in front of, behind, next to).
L.K.1.e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
Adult plants and animals can have young. In many kinds of animals, parents and the offspring themselves engage in behaviors that help the offspring to survive.

Arizona

K.L.1.d — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
K.L.5 — With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
K.L.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
K.SL.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Arkansas

K.GM.1 — Describe the positions of objects and geometric shapes in the environment. • Terms include: inside, outside, between, above, below, near, far, under, over, up, down, behind, in front of, next to, to the left of, and to the right of
K.V.1 — Determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text read aloud.
G.1.K.1 — Describe familiar places using words that communicate location (e.g., beside, past, before), direction (e.g., right/left), and distance (e.g., long/short).

California

L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
L.K.5 — With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.1.e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

Colorado

P.G.B.4 — Understand and use language related to directionality, order, and the position of objects, including up/down and in front/behind.
RWC20-GR.K-S.2-GLE.3-EO.e.i — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (for example: knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
RWC20-GR.K-S.1-GLE.2-EO.h — Use new vocabulary that is directly taught through reading, speaking, and listening.
RWC20-GR.K-S.2-GLE.3-EO.e — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
RWC20-GR.K-S.3-GLE.4-EO.a.v — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (for example: to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).

Connecticut

L.K.1.e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
L.K.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at school that are colorful).

Delaware

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
L.K.1.e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

Florida

SS.K.G.1.1 — Describe the relative location of people, places, and things by using positional words.

Georgia

K.GSR.8.2 — Describe the relative location of an object using positional words.
ELAGSEKL5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at school that are colorful).

Hawaii

K.L.4a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
K.L.1e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
K.L.5b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

Idaho

K.VD.WB.2d — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as “above,” “below,” beside, “in front of,” “behind,” and “next to.”
Adult plants and animals can have young. In many kinds of animals, parents and the offspring themselves engage in behaviors that help the offspring to survive. (1-LS-1.2)

Illinois

L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
LS1.B-P1 — Adult plants and animals can have young. In many kinds of animals, parents and the offspring themselves engage in behaviors that help the offspring to survive.

Indiana

K.G.1 — Use words related to location, direction, and distance, including here/there, over/under, left/right, above/below, forward/backward, and between. (E)
K.CC.3 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. (E)
K.LS.2 — Describe and compare the physical features of common living plants and animals.
K.RC.7 — Identify and sort pictures of objects into categories (e.g., colors, shapes, opposites) through oral discussions. (E)

Iowa

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, besides, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
L.K.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Kansas

K.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
RL.K.11.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb duck).
RI.K.11.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb duck).
RL.K.12.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

Kentucky

L.K.1.d — sentences using common prepositions.
L.K.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
L.K.4.c — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
L.K.5 — With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
KY.K.G.1.b — Describe the relative positions of these objects using terms above, below, in front of, behind and next to.

Louisiana

L.K.1.e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
L.K.4.a — With guidance and support, identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
K.18 — Use maps and models to describe relative location. For example: locating objects and places to the right or left, up or down, in or out, above or below.

Maine

L.4.K.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.1.K.d — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
L.5.K.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

Maryland

L.PK.1.e — Gain exposure to the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g. to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by with).
L.PK.5 — With modeling and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
L.PK.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note objects in the classroom that are small).
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.PK.5.b — With modeling and support, demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

Massachusetts

PK.G.A.1 — Identify relative positions of objects in space, and use appropriate language (e.g., beside, inside, next to, close to, above, below, apart).
PreK.T2.1 — With prompting and support, describe location of people, animals, objects, and places, using words and phrases such as up, down, on, off, close, far away, beside, inside, next to, close to, above, below, apart correctly.
L.PK.4 — Ask and answer questions about the meanings of new words and phrases introduced through books, activities, and play.
L.PK.5.c — Apply words learned in classroom activities to real-life examples (e.g., name places in school that are fun, quiet, or noisy).

Michigan

L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.1.e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
L.K.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

Minnesota

0.3.1.1.1 — Describe spatial information depicted in simple drawings and pictures. For example: While looking at a picture, the student says, "The boy is in front of the house. The house is at the edge of the woods." Other words describing spatial information in a picture include up, down, left, right, near, far, back, in front of.
K.3.2.1 — Use words to compare objects according to length, size, weight and position. For example: Use same, lighter, longer, above, between and next to. Another example: Identify objects that are near your desk and objects that are in front of it. Explain why there may be some objects in both groups.

Mississippi

L.K.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
K.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.5 — With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

Missouri

K.GM.C.7 — Describe the relative positions of objects in space.
K.R.1.B — With assistance, develop an understanding of vocabulary by:
K.R.1.B.b — demonstrating understanding of opposites (antonyms)
K.EG.5.B.a — Apply positional words to locations within the classroom

Montana

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects, including those of Montana American Indians, in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as: above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
L.K.1.e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
L.K.5 — With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

Nebraska

LA.K.V.1.a — With prompting and support, identify new meanings of familiar words (e.g., park, ring, fly).
K.G.1.c — Describe the relative positions of shapes in relation to other objects or shapes using terms such as above, below, in front of, behind, and next to.
LA.K.V.2.b — With prompting and support, deepen understanding of words by identifying and relating them to their opposites.
SS K.3.1.a — Communicate personal directions to describe relative locations of people and objects.

Nevada

L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.1.e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
Adult plants and animals can have young. In many kinds of animals, parents and the offspring themselves engage in behaviors that help the offspring to survive.

New Hampshire

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
L.K.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at school that are colorful).

New Jersey

L.K.1.e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

New Mexico

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.1.e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

New York

NY-PK.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as top, bottom, up, down, above, below, in front of, behind, over, under, and next to.
KL4a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
PKL4 — Explore and use new vocabulary in child-centered, authentic, play-based experiences.
PKL5c — Use words to identify and describe the world around them.
PKL5b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring words by relating them to their opposites (e.g., hot/cold).

North Carolina

L.K.5 — With guidance and support from adults, explore nuances in word meanings.
NC.K.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of objects using positional terms.
K.G.1.3 — Identify locations in the classroom, community, and around the world with positional words.
PS.K.2.1 — Use models to compare the relative position of various objects observed in the classroom and outside using position words such as: in front of, behind, between, on top of, under, above, below, beside.
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

North Dakota

K.L.2e — spatial and time relationships such as up, down, before, and after.
K.R.5 — Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases through read-alouds or other text-listening experiences.
K.C.4 — Use grade-appropriate, conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases.
K.F.11 — Orally use new academic, content-specific, grade-level vocabulary, and relate new words to prior knowledge.
K.L.2 — Identify parts of speech in sentences orally, with illustrations, or in writing:

Ohio

L.K.1.e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
K.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their antonyms (opposites).
SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Oklahoma

PK.5.R.2 — Students will hear different parts of speech through conversations, read-alouds, and interactive reading: • concrete objects as persons, places, or things (i.e., nouns) • words as actions (i.e., verbs) • color adjectives • spatial and time relationships such as up, down, before, and after
PK.2.2 — Use basic directional terms in relation to the student’s relative location.
K.GM.2.1 — Use words to compare objects according to length, size, weight, position, and location.

Oregon

K.12 — Use terms related to location, direction, and distance (such as over/under, here/there, left/right, above/below, forward/backward, between).
K.L.4a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately.
K.GM.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe the relative positions of these objects in their environment.
K.L.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
K.L.5b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their antonyms.

Pennsylvania

CC.1.3.PK.J — Use new vocabulary and phrases acquired in conversations and being read to.
CC.1.2.PK.J — Use new vocabulary and phrases acquired in conversations and being read to.
CC.2.3.PreK.A.1 — Identify and describe shapes.

Rhode Island

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
L.K.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
L.K.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at school that are colorful).

South Carolina

K.G.1 — Describe positions of objects by appropriately using terms, including below, above, beside, between, inside, outside, in front of, or behind.
ELA.K.AOR.8.1 — Determine the effectiveness of an author’s use of words and phrases in literary, informational, and multimedia texts: a. sort words and phrases into categories (e.g., apple, fruit and carrot, vegetable) to develop an understanding of word relationships; b. deepen understanding of words by relating words to their opposites; and c. identify and explain descriptive words and phrases that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
ELA.K.C.9.1 — Ask and answer questions in conversation on a topic.

South Dakota

K.L.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
K.L.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
K.L.5 — With prompting and support, explore word relationships and subtle differences in word meanings.
K.L.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use.

Tennessee

K.FL.SC.6.f — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions when speaking and in shared language activities.
K.FL.VA.7.a — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Kindergarten conversations, reading, and content.
K.FL.VA.7.a.i — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately.
K.FL.VA.7.b — With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
K.FL.VA.7.b.iii — Make real-life connections between words and their use.

Texas

K.3C — identify and use words that name actions; directions; positions; sequences; categories such as colors, shapes, and textures; and locations.
K.10D.v — prepositions;
K.3A — use spatial terms, including over, under, near, far, left, and right, to describe relative location;
K.6C — observe and describe the location of an object in relation to another such as above, below, behind, in front of, and beside; and
K.3B — use illustrations and texts the student is able to read or hear to learn or clarify word meanings; and

Utah

K.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.

Vermont

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at school that are colorful).

Virginia

K.LU.1.D — Use adjectives to describe specific objects (quantity, size, age, shape, color, or location).
K.RV.1.A — Discuss meanings of words from a variety of texts and experiences.
K.C.1.A — Participate in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on kindergarten topics and texts. This includes:
K.RV.1.F — Use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities.
K.3.a — The student will investigate and understand that physical properties of an object can be described. Properties include colors.

Washington

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
L.K.1.e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
Adult plants and animals can have young. In many kinds of animals, parents and the offspring themselves engage in behaviors that help the offspring to survive.

Washington, D.C.

L.K.1.e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.5 — With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
L.K.5.b — Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

West Virginia

ELA.K.40.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
M.K.20 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind and next to.
Building and appropriately using science domain vocabulary and phrases
SS.K.10 — Identify the difference between bodies of water and land masses on maps and globes, and demonstrate directions (e.g., left/right, up/down, near/far and above/under).

Wisconsin

ELA.K.L.2.a — Begin to recognize some words have multiple meanings (e.g., duck, tie).
ELA.K.L.2 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases in grade-level reading and content; use context clues, analyze meaningful word parts, consult general and specialized reference materials, and apply word solving strategies (for meaning) as appropriate.
M.K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
ELA.K.SL.4 — With guidance and support, describe familiar people, places, things, and events.

Wyoming

L.K.4.a — Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
K.G.H.1 — Describe objects in the environment using the names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
L.K.1.e — Use the most frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., to, from, in, out, on, off, for, of, by, with).
L.K.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
L.K.5 — With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.