Sequencing Events in Time
Sequencing means putting events in the correct time order. We use words like first, next, then, and finally, as well as morning, afternoon, and night to describe when things happen.
What You Need to Know
Sequencing means putting events in the correct time order. We use words like first, next, then, and finally, as well as morning, afternoon, and night to describe when things happen.
Key Concept Diagram
We use sequence words: before, after, first, next, then, finally, last
Days of the week have an order: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday...
Parts of the day: morning, afternoon, evening, night
Seasons follow an order: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring (in Australia)
Key Vocabulary
sequence
Events or things arranged in order (first, second, third...)
before
Happening earlier in time
after
Happening later in time
routine
A regular sequence of events that happens in the same order
Knowledge Check
Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.
Question 1
In a morning routine: wake up, eat breakfast, get dressed, go to school. What happens BEFORE getting dressed?
Question 2
Which day comes AFTER Tuesday?
Question 3
Which part of the day comes FIRST?
Question 4
Which comes LAST in Australia's seasons?
Question 5
Tom brushes teeth, then washes face, then goes to bed. Which step is FIRST?
Key Concepts Summary
- ●We use sequence words: before, after, first, next, then, finally, last
- ●Days of the week have an order: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday...
- ●Parts of the day: morning, afternoon, evening, night
- ●Seasons follow an order: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring (in Australia)