Two short tasks teach the words before and after on this 3-page 2nd grade social studies sheet. Part 1 shows six pairs of pictures, such as an egg and a chick or a seed and a flower, and students circle which came first. Part 2 gives four birthday party pictures in mixed order and four lines that begin First, Next, Then and Last. The key lists the first answer of each pair and accepts either order for the last two party events.
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“Create a chronological sequence of multiple events.”
Part 1 shows what comes first in six everyday changes. Part 2 asks for four events in order with sequence words.
Twelve small pictures in six pairs: egg and chick, seed and flower, caterpillar and butterfly, baby and child, batter and cake, snowball and snowman. Students circle what came first in each pair.
Four labeled pictures in mixed order: blowing out candles, invitations sent, opening presents and guests arrive. Students write each event after First, Next, Then and Last.
The earlier picture in each pair, and the party order beginning with invitations sent, then guests arrive. Candles and presents are accepted in either order.
Before a real timeline
Use Part 1 as the first step before students touch a timeline. Six pairs take about five minutes and show who already thinks in sequences.
Say it as a sentence
Ask students to say each pair aloud, such as first an egg, then a chick. Sequence words stick faster when they are spoken.
Candles or presents
The last two party events can swap. Ask students to defend their order. The talk is as useful as the answer.
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