The __________ is on the box. (in, next to, in front of, in back of, behind, under, above)
This __________ is on the box.
That __________ is behind the box.
Possible Procedures
Place an object on the box. Say The pencil is on the box. Have the student repeat.
Place another object on the box and repeat with appropriate language.
Repeat with various objects or pictures until student responds with no verbal cue.
Place an object on the box. Say The __________ is on the box. Student repeats. Then place the same object in the box. Say The __________ is in the box. Contrast in and on pronunciation and spelling.
Have students repeat It's in the box. It's on the box. as you change the position of objects.
Go through several objects, putting them on the box, then in the box. Student recites entire sentence with as little help as possible.
Continue with other prepositions.
Place objects or pictures in relation to things other than the box, such as a desk, table, chair, etc.