Story Sequencing
From Montessori Album
| Story Sequencing | |
|---|---|
| Language - Language Foundation | |
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| Level | Primary |
| Age | 3 + |
| Prerequisites | Using a Mat |
| Materials | picture cards that tell a story small basket |
This activity teaches the child to form a story by ordering the picture cards.
Presentation
- Take the cards to a mat or table.
- Lay them out at the top of the mat in mixed up order.
- Ask the child, "Which one do you think comes first?" Move that card down to the bottom of the mat.
- Ask, "Which one do you think comes next?" Move that card down to the right of the first.
- Ask, "Which one do you think comes next?" Move that card down to the right of the second.
- Ask, "Which one do you think comes last?" Put that card at the end.
- Review the order of the cards to be sure it makes sense.
- Mix the cards up before putting the work away.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
Material
Make Your Own
- Some comic strips might be appropriate to be cut apart and used for this lesson.
Where to Buy
Prices and links last checked: 14 July 2020
3 Card Stories
Lakeshore $14.99 (16 sets)
4 Card Stories
Lakeshore $14.99 (12 sets)
TPT - Quynh Choleva $8.00 (50 sets, printable)
6 Card Stories
Lakeshore $14.99 (8 sets)
Mixed Numbers of Cards in Sets
Lakeshore $39.99 (combines three sets above)
