Grade 1

Small Words: before, around, through

Use a few more small words that help children follow time, movement, and position in simple reading lines.

Category: Small Words 7 min Growing
Aa Tap Say Read

Show the meaning with movement or real objects before reading the line again.

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before

time word

Connect it to what happens first.

Example: Wash hands before food.

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around

movement word

Move a toy around a box or cup.

Example: The dog runs around.

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through

movement word

Use a tunnel or doorway example.

Example: We walk through the gate.

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