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Ordering Events in Time

Sequence events in chronological order using language such as before, after, next, first, today, yesterday, tomorrow, morning, afternoon, evening

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What a learner can do afterwards

  • Order three daily events using 'first', 'next', 'last'
  • Use 'yesterday', 'today', 'tomorrow' correctly
  • Describe an event as happening in the 'morning' or 'afternoon'

The lesson

Every day, things happen in an order. Something happens first. Then something happens next. Last of all, something happens at the end.

Wake upGet dressedBreakfast
First you wake up. Next you get dressed. Last you eat breakfast.
Try it together

Ben brushes his teeth first. Next, he puts on his shoes. Last, he walks out the door.

Good to know

Yesterday already happened. Today is right now. Tomorrow has not come yet.

Good to know

Morning comes first in the day. Afternoon comes next. Evening comes last, before bed.

First, next, and last help you put your day in order.

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Where it sits

Learn first

Nothing; this is a starting point.

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Where this leads

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Then practise

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Ordering Events in Time · Mathematics, ages 4 to 6 · LightMySky