Sequencing Events

Sequencing Events in IB PYP Grade 1 Mathematics

Sequencing means putting events in the right order. Grade 1 learners use first, next, then and last to order routines, life cycles and stories, and sort activities into morning and night.

PYP learning is inquiry-based, so every worksheet here is short, colourful and playful, with a friendly animal guide and a teacher answer key on page 2.

What learners practise

Numbering steps in order
Using first, next, then and last
Ordering a daily routine
Ordering a life cycle
Sorting morning and night activities

Sequencing at a glance

First comes at the beginning
Next and then come in the middle
Last comes at the end
Before / after compare two events

For students

Read each instruction carefully, try every question and colour the animal when you finish.

For parents

Print on A4, read the instructions aloud together and let your child work alone before you check.

For teachers

Use a worksheet as a starter, homework or exit ticket. Each one has a name, class and date box and an answer key.

Teaching tip

Ask children to tell you their own day using “first, next, then, last.” It builds time vocabulary and speaking skills.

Quick answers

Who is the Sequencing Events page for?

It is for IB PYP Grade 1 Mathematics learners, typically aged 6–7, and for the parents and teachers who support them.

Why is sequencing important?

It helps children understand time, follow instructions and retell stories in order.

What kinds of events are used?

Everyday routines like washing hands, life cycles like a chick growing, and simple stories.

How should I use these worksheets?

Pick one worksheet, let your child try it without help first, then check together with the answer key on page 2. Short sessions of five to ten minutes, a few times a week, work best.