Sequencing: First, Next, Last Worksheet
A free, printable sequencing worksheet for 1st and 2nd grade. Your child puts story events and recipe steps in order using first, next, then and last. Answer key included.
What's inside
- Page 1: a short story, then number 5 events.
- Page 2: order 4 sandwich steps and write how to brush your teeth.
- Page 3: answer key.
How to use it
- Teach or review the rule first with the sequencing: first, next, last lesson. It takes about 10 minutes.
- Read the directions for each part out loud. Early readers can point while you read.
- Check Part A together before your child goes on, so any confusion gets fixed early.
- Use the answer key on the last page.
Prints on US Letter paper (8.5 × 11 in). No sign-up needed.
Tips for doing it together
- Keep it short. One page a day is plenty for most young children, and two short sessions beat one long one.
- Let your child read each sentence out loud before answering. Many mistakes get caught by ear.
- Mark a mistake with a small dot instead of an X, and let your child find and fix it. That's where the learning happens.
What your child is practicing
Sequencing means putting events in order. Kids use order words like first, next, then and last, and think about what had to happen before each step.
Practice online
After the worksheet, the 10-question sequencing: first, next, last quiz gives instant feedback and reads each question aloud. For a game, try Word Ladder Climb.
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Last reviewed: November 11, 2026