Sequencing events Worksheets for Grade 1

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Easy

Sequencing Events

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Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Read and Answer

Sam wanted to make a peanut butter sandwich. First, he got two pieces of bread. …

1.  

2. Next, he spread  

3. Then, he put the other  

4. Last, Sam  

5. Sam ate the sandwich for  

6. Sam spread peanut butter before he got the bread.

T F

7. The first step was getting two pieces of bread.

T F

8. Sam cut the sandwich before he put the bread on top.

T F

9. The last thing Sam did was eat the sandwich.

T F

Sequencing Events

Easy

Sequencing Events

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Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Read and Answer

Mia wanted to grow a flower. First, she dug a small hole in the dirt. Next, she …

1. First, Mia dug a small  

2. Next, she put a  

3. Then, she covered the seed with dirt and gave it  

4. Last, a pretty  

5. Mia wanted to  

6. Mia watered the seed before she put it in the hole.

T F

7. The first thing Mia did was dig a hole.

T F

8. The flower grew before Mia gave the seed water.

T F

9. The last event was the flower growing tall.

T F

Sequencing Events

Easy

Sequencing Events

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. first

2. next

3. then

4. last

5. begin

6. order

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The word  

2. We use the word  

3. The  

4. We put events in  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The word first tells us what happens at the end.

T F

2. We use next to tell what comes after something.

T F

3. Putting events in order helps us retell a story.

T F

Sequencing Events

Easy

Sequencing Events

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. next

2. last

3. then

4. first

5. order

6. begin

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. You wake up.  

2. The  

3. We say  

4. After lunch,  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Last means something happens at the very end.

T F

2. Then tells us what happened before everything else.

T F

3. Stories have events that happen in an order.

T F

Sequencing Events

Medium

Sequencing Events

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Read and Answer

Every morning, Ben follows the same steps. First, he wakes up when his alarm rin…

1. First, Ben wakes up when his  

2. Next, he brushes his  

3. Then, he gets dressed and eats  

4. After that, he grabs his  

5. Last, he walks to the  

6. Every morning, Ben follows the same  

7. Ben eats breakfast with his  

8. He  

9. Ben walks to the bus stop with his  

10. Match each step to what Ben does.

First

→

Walks to bus stop

Next

→

Wakes up

Then

→

Brushes teeth

Last

→

Gets dressed and eats

Sequencing Events

Medium

Sequencing Events

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Read and Answer

Lily and her dad baked cookies together. First, they mixed flour, sugar, and but…

1. First, they mixed flour, sugar, and  

2. Next, they added  

3. Then, they rolled the dough into small  

4. Dad put the tray in the hot  

5. Last, they let the cookies  

6. Lily baked cookies with her  

7. They stirred the  

8. They put the dough balls on a  

9. The word  

10. Match each step number to what happened.

First

→

Ate the cookies

Next

→

Mixed ingredients

Then

→

Added eggs

Last

→

Rolled dough balls

Sequencing Events

Medium

Sequencing Events

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1.  

2. We read the book.  

3. She woke up. Next she brushed her teeth.  

4. The  

5.  

6. I packed my bag.  

7. We plant the seed  

8. At the  

9. He opened the book and  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

first

→

it happens at the start

next

→

it comes after the first

then

→

it happens after that

last

→

it happens at the end

Sequencing Events

Medium

Sequencing Events

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1.  

2. She mixed the batter.  

3. We line up.  

4. The  

5.  

6. He ate dinner.  

7. They played outside.  

8. I  

9. At the end, she said goodbye and went home  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

begin

→

to start something

order

→

the way things happen

then

→

after that

last

→

at the very end

Sequencing Events

Hard

Sequencing Events

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Read and Answer

Emma went to the library with her mom. First, they walked inside and said hello …

1. What did Emma do first at the library?

2. What happened right after Emma picked two books?

3. What was the last thing Emma did?

4. Which event happened before Emma checked out her books?

5. Emma went to the  

6. Emma picked two books about  

7. They sat in the reading  

8. Mom helped Emma  

9. Emma read her new book before  

Sequencing Events

Hard

Sequencing Events

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Read and Answer

The first graders went on a field trip to the farm. First, they rode a big yello…

1. How did the kids get to the farm?

2. What did the kids do right after seeing the barn and cows?

3. What happened last in the story?

4. Which event happened before picking apples?

5. The first graders went on a field trip to the  

6. The farmer showed them the barn and the  

7. The kids fed  

8. They picked  

9. They told their  

Sequencing Events

Hard

Sequencing Events

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which word tells what happens at the start?

2. Sara woke up. She brushed her teeth. She ate breakfast. What did Sara do first?

3. Which word means the same as after that?

4. Tom got dressed. Next he packed his bag. Then he walked to school. What did Tom do last?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1.  

2. She read the book.  

3. We always eat lunch  

4. The  

5. He  

Sequencing Events

Hard

Sequencing Events

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which sequence word do we use for the very end?

2. Lily planted a seed. She watered it. A flower grew. What happened first?

3. What does next mean in a story?

4. Ben made a sandwich. Then he ate it. Last he cleaned up. What did Ben do after he ate?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1.  

2. The frog jumped in the pond.  

3. She  

4. We eat breakfast, go to school, and come home. Coming home is  

5. After we read,  

Sequencing Events

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These sequencing events worksheets help grade 1 students develop essential english skills through engaging activities.

Learning Objectives

• Chronological Order: Arrange story events from first to last
• Transition Words: Recognize signal words like first, next, then, and finally
• Story Structure: Identify the beginning, middle, and end of narratives
• Retelling: Retell stories in proper sequential order
• Cause and Effect: Understand how one event leads to another

Skills Covered

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Mixing up the middle events of a story, especially when 'next' and 'then' both appear — first graders often guess instead of rereading the passage to check which step comes second versus third.
• Relying on memory of similar real-life routines (like brushing teeth) instead of the exact order written in the passage, which leads to wrong answers when the story does things in an unusual order.
• Skipping the signal words (first, next, then, last) while reading, so children lose track of the sequence and put events in the order they sound most familiar rather than the order the text actually gives.

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