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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

Subject: Mathematics · Area: Measurement · Ages 4 to 6
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/ordering-events-in-time-mt_-vvVxpOHG2

## Ready when they can

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

## Lesson: First, Next, and Last

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

*(drawing: First you wake up. Next you get dressed. Last you eat breakfast.)*

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

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

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

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

## Practice

17 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Opens up

- [Days, Weeks, Months & Years](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/days-weeks-months-and-years-mt_bj1YCgNWUx)