Sequencing Hand Washing worksheet - Free Printable

You're right — this worksheet is asking you to put the steps of washing hands in order, matching each picture to the correct sequence: First, Then, Next, Last.

Let’s break it down using the text and the pictures.

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📖 The Text Says:

> It is important to wash our hands.
> First, we pump soap into our hands.
> Then we wash our hands.
> Next we rinse our hands.
> Last we dry our hands.
> Now our hands are clean.

So the correct order is:

1. Pump soap → First
2. Wash hands → Then
3. Rinse hands → Next
4. Dry hands → Last

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👀 Now, let’s match the pictures:

We have 4 pictures showing a child at the sink. We need to identify what each picture shows:

- Picture 1 (leftmost): Child is holding a towel and drying hands → This is drying → Last
- Picture 2: Child is pumping soap from the dispenser → This is pumping soap → First
- Picture 3: Child is rubbing hands under running water with soap → This is washing → Then
- Picture 4: Child is rinsing hands under running water → This is rinsing → Next

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✔ Final Answer — Matching Pictures to Order:

| Box Number | Step Word | What Happens in Picture |
|------------|-----------|--------------------------------------|
| 1 | First | Pumping soap |
| 2 | Then | Washing hands with soap |
| 3 | Next | Rinsing hands |
| 4 | Last | Drying hands with towel |

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🖍️ How to Fill Out the Worksheet:

Under each numbered box (1–4), write the correct step word:

- Box 1 → Write: First → (because it shows pumping soap)
- Box 2 → Write: Then → (because it shows washing)
- Box 3 → Write: Next → (because it shows rinsing)
- Box 4 → Write: Last → (because it shows drying)

✔ So the final row should read:

> First — Then — Next — Last

*(in that order, matching the pictures above them)*

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💡 Teaching Tip:

This activity helps kids learn sequencing and hygiene habits. You can reinforce it by acting out the steps together or singing a hand-washing song while doing each step!

Let me know if you’d like a printable version or coloring activity to go with it! 😊