First, Next, Last for Kids: Put a Story in Order (Kindergarten English)

Hi, I'm Luna from DoodleBeez. Stories happen in an order. Something happens first, something happens next, and something happens last. Today we will use these three helper words to tell stories.

Let's plant a seed. First, we dig a hole and put the seed in. Next, we water it. Last, a little green plant grows. First, next, last!

Order matters. What if we said the plant grew first, and then we planted the seed? That would be silly! The steps only make sense in the right order.

Let's make a sandwich. First, get two slices of bread. Next, spread on the filling. Last, put the slices together and take a big bite. Yum!

Here is a little story. First, Mia put on her boots. Next, she jumped in a puddle. Last, she went inside to dry off. Can you tell it back using first, next and last?

When you retell a story, start with first. Then say what happened next. Finish with what happened last. These words help your listener follow along.

Now it's your turn. A chick hatches, an egg is laid, and the chick grows into a hen. What happens first? Pause and try. First, the egg is laid. Next, the chick hatches. Last, it grows into a hen.

Great job! Stories have an order. Use first, next and last to tell what happens, and remember that the steps only make sense in the right order. Practice first, next, last in the English Lab at doodlebeez.com. See you next time!