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You’ve said “behind” a thousand times, and some of your students still don’t understand that word. What is a teacher to do? You point. You model. You say it again, slower and with emphasis this time: “Put it behind the chair.” And still, those little faces look back at you, unsure what behind really means. It is not you. In preschool, kindergarten, and grade one classrooms, and especially for English Language Learners, these tricky position words (on, under, beside, behind, in front, after, last, and more) show up constantly. Teachers use them all day long, not only to give directions but to teach every subject. For many children, this small set of words creates a huge cognitive load. They are trying to figure out what the words mean while also trying to follow the rest of the instruction. That is why we created Bears & Chairs. It is the adorable, hands-on kit that turns those abstract concepts into something children can see, hear, touch, move, and truly understand through multisensory engagement. Each kit comes with: 🪑 Two perfectly sized miniature chairs and 12 colorful bears (yes, they actually fit under!) 🃏 100 picture cards organized into 3 scaffolded levels that build position, size, colour, quantity, and sequencing vocabulary, one small step at a time. All the planning is done for you. Every sentence is ready to read aloud, and every level builds on the last: Level 1: Put the red bear on the chair. Level 2: Put the big orange bear under the chair. Level 3: Put both purple bears behind the white chair. Students can practice both understanding and using these words simply by switching roles. When the student is the listener, they are building comprehension. When the student becomes the speaker, they are developing expressive language. That simple shift turns receptive knowledge into expressive confidence. ✨ Our Story The idea for Bears & Chairs started when Connie, a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with more than 30 years of experience, ordered a popular preposition kit from a well-known education company. She hoped it would finally be the resource she could recommend to teachers. Instead, she was disappointed. The kit had too few objects, not enough cards, and limited opportunities for children to practice. But it sparked an aha moment. The combination of picture cards and hands-on objects was powerful. It just needed to be done better. So Connie set out to create the version she had always wished existed, one with the perfect mix of visuals, sensory engagement, and structure for language growth. Working alongside her daughter, she refined every detail: ✅ Objects chosen for meaning and interaction ✅ 100 carefully scaffolded picture cards ✅ Activities designed to move naturally from receptive to expressive language Three versions later, the result is Bears & Chairs, a small but mighty kit that helps children make tremendous language progress in a short period of time. Teachers tell us it is one of the most requested activities during free play. One even shared that a student cried the day they could not use it because they loved it so much. ✨ Created by a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist ✨ Loved by teachers ✨ Proven by results, with more than 4,000 kits sold and just one return 💬 What Teachers Say: ⭐ “We bought these for our division. They are so great for following directions.” — Bradie M. ⭐ “All the work done for you. Kids love it, and it targets just what’s needed.” — Jacqueline R. ⭐ “Such a well-received resource, flexible, no prep, and super helpful support!” — Brooklyn R. 🎁 Offer: Enjoy 10% off your first kit and try it risk-free with our Love-It Guarantee. Because when kids see it, they say it, and that is where language learning begins.