L3 Sequence Events

Help children develop their understanding of time, order, and sequencing with this interactive Working Without Worksheets lesson — Sequence Events (Before and After). In this engaging session, pupils explore how to describe and arrange events in chronological order using practical, hands-on activities and real-life examples. The lesson begins with a lively starter where children order numbers 1 to 10, reinforcing the use of ‘before’ and ‘after’ in a familiar counting context. Through whole-class discussion, pupils share and sequence events from their own morning routines, learning how to use time-related language naturally and confidently. During the main teaching input, children read and order Zach’s morning routine before sequencing steps to make a jam sandwich — an enjoyable and memorable way to practise the vocabulary of time order. They then move on to a practical group task, sequencing the steps to make a fruit salad, describing each action using ‘before’ and ‘after’. The session concludes with a reflective plenary, encouraging pupils to use sequencing language in everyday classroom routines — helping to make the concept meaningful and embedded in daily speech. This lesson builds children’s understanding of the passage of time and lays firm foundations for later work on chronology, instructions, and narrative structure. What’s Included in the Pack ✔ Full lesson plan with clear objectives, teaching notes, and plenary ✔ Animated teaching slides introducing ‘before’ and ‘after’ ✔ Starter: Order numbers 1–10 and use sequencing language ✔ Practical whole-class activity sequencing Zach’s morning and a jam sandwich ✔ Main task: Order the steps to make a fruit salad ✔ Plenary discussion using sequencing language in real-life contexts ✔ No worksheets – fully interactive, talk-based, and practical Why Teachers Love This Resource ✔ Encourages rich mathematical talk using everyday vocabulary of time ✔ Develops sequencing and ordering skills essential for maths and lit