Direction Detective Worksheet
Direction Detective Worksheet
Mission 1 • Basic Position Words (in, on, under, next to, behind)
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Therapy Target: Follow 3 distinct steps in order. Mark the step boxes as you complete each action!
Support: [ ] Indep [ ] Cue
Case Scene A: The Study Room
Trophy
Robot
Bookshelf
Desk Lamp
Open Book
Bin
Wastebasket
Desk
behind
Cushion
Cozy Rug
Armchair
Toy Chest
Toy Chest
Clue 1 • Desk & Bookshelf 3 Steps
1. Circle the open book on the desk.
2. Draw a small star next to the desk lamp.
3. Draw two straight lines under the desk.
Target: on, next to, under Checked: [ ]
Clue 2 • Cozy Armchair 3 Steps
1. Put an X on the cushion on the armchair.
2. Draw a round smiling ball behind the armchair.
3. Draw three polka dots on the rug under the chair.
Target: on, behind, under Checked: [ ]
Clue 3 • Toys & Trophy 3 Steps
1. Draw a tiny diamond inside the toy chest.
2. Draw an apple next to the wastebasket.
3. Underline the trophy on the top shelf.
Target: in/inside, next to, on Checked: [ ]
Clue 4 • Temporal Challenge First / Then / Last
1. First, draw a key in the wastebasket.
2. Then, draw an arrow pointing behind the bookshelf.
3. Last, draw a heart next to the toy robot.
Target: in, behind, next to Checked: [ ]
Direction Detective Series • Page 1 of 3 Mastery Goal: 4 of 4 Multi-Step Directions Correct
Direction Detective Worksheet
Mission 2 • Expanded Position Words (between, above, below, beside, in front of)
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Target Prepositions:
between above below beside in front of
Case Scene B: Sunny Park Playground
Fluffy Cloud
High Branch
Tall Oak Tree
Playground Slide
Pot 1
Pot 2
Park Bench
Duck Pond
Lily Pad
Clue 1 • High & Low 3 Steps
1. Draw a round sun above the tall oak tree.
2. Draw a small ball between the two flowerpots.
3. Draw two ripples below the lily pad in the pond.
Target: above, between, below Checked: [ ]
Clue 2 • Bench & Slide 3 Steps
1. Draw a bird flying below the fluffy cloud.
2. Draw two pebbles in front of the park bench.
3. Draw a flower beside the slide ladder.
Target: below, in front of, beside Checked: [ ]
Clue 3 • Tree & Meadow 3 Steps
1. Draw an apple below the green oak leaves.
2. Draw a puppy sitting between the slide and tree.
3. Draw a balloon floating above the slide.
Target: below, between, above Checked: [ ]
Clue 4 • Sequential Detective First / Next / Finally
1. First, draw a tiny frog beside the lily pad.
2. Next, draw a picnic blanket in front of the tree.
3. Finally, draw a butterfly above the flowerpots.
Target: beside, in front of, above Checked: [ ]
Direction Detective Series • Page 2 of 3 Expanded Preposition Mastery: 4 of 4 Multi-Step Directions Correct
Direction Detective Worksheet
Mission 3 • Draw & Describe • Open-Ended Location Tasks
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Follow the 3-step drawing directions in each box. Then, use complete sentences with position words to tell where the items are!
Location Word Bank: in on under behind next to between above below beside in front of
Case 1: Picnic Table 3-Step Action
1. Draw a backpack under the table.
2. Draw an apple beside the backpack.
3. Draw a sandwich on top of the table.
Draw Case 1 Here:
Where are the clues? Write full sentences using position words:
A. The backpack is
B. The apple is
Case 2: Island Adventure 3-Step Action
1. Draw a treasure chest between two palm trees.
2. Draw a shiny coin in front of the treasure chest.
3. Draw a soaring bird above the left palm tree.
Draw Case 2 Here:
Where are the clues? Write full sentences using position words:
A. The treasure chest is
B. The soaring bird is
Case 3: Garden Mystery 3-Step Action
1. Draw a caterpillar behind the flowerpot.
2. Draw a watering can next to the flowerpot.
3. Draw a butterfly fluttering below the top flower.
Draw Case 3 Here:
Where are the clues? Write full sentences using position words:
A. The caterpillar is
B. The watering can is
Clinician Rubric: Receptive Steps: ____ / 9 Expressive Sentences: ____ / 6
Prompt Level: [ ] Independent [ ] Verbal Cue [ ] Visual / Model
