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Story Sequencing Cards

What is it?

Arrange a series of picture cards into the logical order to create the story from beginning to end.

This gives the children the chance to demonstrate and reinforce their recollection of the story.

(Click here for more story sequencing from DLTK's)

 

Activity Suggestions

1.  Free Play

bulletGive the child the cards in a random pile.
  
bulletAllow them to arrange the cards in the order they want to to make up their own story.

2.  Memory (Guided) Play

bulletRead the child the story using our mini book.
  
bulletAfter the story is through, ask them to arrange the cards in the same order as in the story (Hint: the fruit is presented in alphabetical order in the story).
  

Template Instructions

Flash card type templates.  You can use these in a variety of activities (see activity suggestions above). 

bulletPrint out the template of choice. 
 
bulletColour pieces, as necessary. 
  
bulletOPTIONAL:  Glue to a thin piece of cardboard (ex:  old cereal boxes) and let dry (you can also laminate or cover with clear contact paper to make them last longer)
 
bulletCut out the cards.  This step may require adult assistance. 
  
bulletOPTIONAL:  You can glue a small piece of sandpaper or felt onto the back of the cards -- this will allow them to be used on a felt board.
 
bulletClose the template window after printing to return to this screen.
   
bulletSet page margins to zero if you have trouble fitting the template on one page (FILE, PAGE SETUP or FILE, PRINTER SETUP in most browsers). 

 

Sequencing Cards Template   (color)   (B&W)