December Gingerbread Positional Words Free Download – Center for Teaching Position Words
Math
Download this free December gingerbread positional words center where students spin, move the gingerbread cookie, and place it in the correct position using clear spatial word visuals.
This December Gingerbread Positional Words Free Download is a festive, hands-on center designed to help students practice position and spatial words all month long. Using the gingerbread-themed spinner, students spin to land on words such as on top, next to, behind, in, or under and then move the gingerbread cookie into the correct position.
The playful December theme keeps learners highly engaged while reinforcing vocabulary that is essential for listening comprehension, direction-following, and early math skills. The optional cut-and-glue recording sheet provides additional fine motor practice and allows students to demonstrate understanding independently.
Ideas for use:
• Add to December literacy or math centers for daily positional word practice
• Use during small-group instruction to model and reinforce spatial concepts
• Pair with gingerbread manipulatives for added hands-on fun
• Use the spinner as a whole-class warm-up to practice following directions
• Send home as a December-themed practice activity with the blackline version
What’s Included:
• Full-color gingerbread positional words spinner (on top, next to, behind, in, under)
• Gingerbread cookie pieces for moving and placing
• Matching black-and-white spinner for easy printing
• Optional cut-and-glue recording sheets
• December gingerbread artwork to boost engagement
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Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.
