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Little Miss Muffet position words activity for preschool

Move the spider and use position words to tell where it goes.

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Little Miss Muffet felt pieces, including Miss Muffet, her bowl and seat, and a hanging spider.View this felt set on Etsy Opens in a new tab

Where did the spider go?

Prep · About 5 minutes   Play · About 10 minutes

Gather · Felt pieces or drawings of Miss Muffet, her seat, and a spider, plus a board or table.

  1. Set the scene. Place Miss Muffet on her seat. Say the rhyme together and bring the spider beside her.
  2. Move the spider. Give a simple direction such as “Put the spider above Miss Muffet.” Let your child move it and say where it is.
  3. Retell with a twist. Ask your child to choose a spot for the spider. Say the rhyme again and let them describe where the spider goes in their version.

Try saying · “The spider sat beside her. Where could it go next? Show me and tell me.”

Make it easier · Model beside first, then ask your child to put the spider in the same spot.

Keep it going · Invite your child to give two directions in a row for you to follow.

Get the materials

Storytime Club · Annual library

Print it for your next storytime

Find the Little Miss Muffet worksheet PDF in the annual library. Print a worksheet for a follow-up and ask your child to describe where a character is on the page.

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