Sequencing Events - Worksheet | Maths Year 1 - Free Printable

Let's solve this Sequencing Events Worksheet step by step.

The goal is to arrange the pictures in the correct order to show a logical sequence of events in a child’s daily routine. We need to determine the chronological order of activities based on what happens in a typical day.

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Step 1: Look at each image and identify the activity

Here are the eight images with descriptions:

1. Top left: A child watching TV on a green sofa.
2. Top second from left: A child reading a book in bed at night (moon and stars outside).
3. Top third from left: Three children playing soccer together.
4. Top right: A family sitting at a dining table, eating breakfast.
5. Bottom left: A child standing at a table with food and milk — likely eating breakfast.
6. Bottom second from left: A child waking up in bed, sun shining through the window.
7. Bottom third from left: A child walking to school with a backpack.
8. Bottom right: A child brushing teeth in pajamas.

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Step 2: Identify the logical order of daily events

We'll think about a typical day for a child:

1. Wake up → Morning
2. Brush teeth
3. Get dressed / Have breakfast
4. Go to school
5. Play during recess or after school
6. Watch TV in the evening
7. Read before bed
8. Sleep

Now let’s match the images to this timeline.

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Step 3: Arrange the images in correct order

Let’s go through each event:

1. Waking up in bed → Image 6 (sun outside, child getting out of bed)
2. Brushing teeth → Image 8 (child in pajamas, brushing teeth)
3. Eating breakfast → Images 4 and 5 both show breakfast, but:
- Image 5 shows a child alone at a table with breakfast.
- Image 4 shows the whole family at the table.
- Likely, the child eats breakfast either alone or with family. Since both show breakfast, we can place them together, but image 5 might be just before going to school.
- But image 4 has more people and looks like a full family meal — probably before school.
- So Image 4 (family at table) comes first, then Image 5 (child at table), or vice versa?
- Actually, both could be part of the same breakfast time. But since it's a sequence, we should pick one.
- Let's assume the child eats breakfast after brushing teeth, so Image 5 is the best choice for breakfast.
- Wait — Image 4 shows a bowl of cereal and milk, and a child standing near a table. That’s also breakfast.
- But Image 5 has only one child, while Image 4 has three people (likely parents and child). So Image 4 is the family breakfast, which makes sense as the morning meal.
- So perhaps Image 4 comes before Image 5? No — actually, they’re likely simultaneous.
- But since we have to choose an order, let’s consider that brushing teeth comes first, then breakfast, then school.

Let’s reevaluate:

- After waking up (Image 6), the next step is brushing teeth (Image 8).
- Then eating breakfast — Image 4 (family at table) or Image 5 (child at table).
- Image 5 shows a child standing at a table with a bowl and milk — likely breakfast.
- Image 4 shows a family eating — likely the same time.
- But since both are breakfast scenes, we can place Image 4 first (family eating), then Image 5 (child ready to leave).

However, Image 5 shows the child in clothes, not pajamas, so maybe he changed after brushing teeth.

Let’s check clothing:

- Image 6: Child in pajamas (waking up)
- Image 8: Child in pajamas (brushing teeth)
- Image 5: Child in blue shirt and red shorts — dressed
- Image 7: Child in same clothes — going to school

So after brushing teeth, the child gets dressed and eats breakfast.

Therefore:

- Image 6: Wake up
- Image 8: Brush teeth
- Image 4: Breakfast with family
- Image 5: Child at table — maybe finishing breakfast
- Image 7: Walk to school

But wait — Image 5 shows the child standing at a table, but not eating? Or is he?

Actually, Image 5 shows a bowl and milk — likely breakfast. So it's the same as Image 4, just different angle.

But Image 4 shows the whole family, so it's probably the main breakfast scene.

So likely order:

1. Wake up (Image 6)
2. Brush teeth (Image 8)
3. Eat breakfast (Image 4)
4. Go to school (Image 7)

But Image 5 shows the child in clothes — maybe after breakfast.

Alternatively, maybe Image 5 is after brushing teeth and before school.

But Image 4 shows the family at table — likely the main breakfast.

So perhaps:

- Image 6: Wake up
- Image 8: Brush teeth
- Image 4: Family breakfast
- Image 5: Child at table (maybe finishing or preparing to leave)
- Image 7: Walk to school

But Image 5 and Image 4 are very similar — both show breakfast.

Maybe Image 5 is after Image 4? Unlikely.

Perhaps Image 4 is breakfast, and Image 5 is the child having a snack later?

But no — both show milk and cereal.

Let’s look at the clothing:

- Image 4: Child in blue shirt and red shorts — same as Image 5 and 7.
- Image 6 and 8: Pajamas.

So after brushing teeth (Image 8), the child changes into clothes.

So sequence:

1. Wake up (Image 6)
2. Brush teeth (Image 8)
3. Eat breakfast (Image 4 or 5)
4. Go to school (Image 7)

But where does Image 5 fit?

Image 5 shows the child standing at a table with breakfast — maybe after brushing teeth, before school.

But Image 4 also shows breakfast.

Perhaps Image 4 is the family breakfast, and Image 5 is the child’s individual breakfast — same thing.

But since we must choose one, and Image 4 has more people, it's likely the first breakfast scene.

Alternatively, maybe Image 5 is after Image 4 — the child is now ready to go.

But that doesn't make sense.

Let’s consider that Image 5 is the same as Image 4, but a different perspective.

But since it's a sequencing worksheet, we need to pick the most logical order.

Another idea: Maybe Image 5 is after school?

No — the child is in school clothes.

Let’s look at Image 3: Children playing soccer — likely after school or during recess.

And Image 1: Watching TV — evening.

Image 2: Reading in bed — bedtime.

So let’s build the full sequence:

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Final Logical Sequence

Let’s list all images in order:

1. Wake up → Image 6 (child getting out of bed, sun outside)
2. Brush teeth → Image 8 (child in pajamas brushing teeth)
3. Eat breakfast → Image 4 (family at table eating)
4. Go to school → Image 7 (child walking to school with bag)
5. Play soccer → Image 3 (children playing soccer — likely during or after school)
6. Watch TV → Image 1 (child watching TV on sofa — evening)
7. Read before bed → Image 2 (child reading in bed at night)
8. Sleep → Not shown, but implied.

Wait — there are 8 images, but only 7 listed above.

We have:

- Image 6: Wake up
- Image 8: Brush teeth
- Image 4: Breakfast (family)
- Image 7: School
- Image 3: Play soccer
- Image 1: Watch TV
- Image 2: Read in bed
- Image 5: Child at table with breakfast

Ah — Image 5 is duplicate? Or is it different?

Wait — Image 5 shows a child standing at a table with breakfast, but no other people.

But Image 4 shows a family at the table.

So Image 5 might be after brushing teeth, before school — but why two breakfasts?

Perhaps Image 5 is after Image 4 — the child is now ready to go.

But that doesn’t make sense.

Alternatively, maybe Image 5 is lunch?

But the child is in school clothes, and Image 7 is going to school.

So likely:

- Image 6: Wake up
- Image 8: Brush teeth
- Image 4: Breakfast (family)
- Image 5: Child at table — maybe after breakfast, getting ready
- Image 7: Go to school
- Image 3: Play soccer (during school or after)
- Image 1: Watch TV (evening)
- Image 2: Read in bed (night)

But Image 5 is redundant.

Wait — maybe Image 5 is not breakfast — but lunch?

But the setting is a home kitchen, and the child is in school clothes — so likely after school?

But Image 7 is going to school — so Image 5 would be before school.

This is confusing.

Let’s reconsider.

Maybe Image 5 is after school — lunch at home?

But the child is in school clothes, and the table has milk and cereal — like breakfast.

But if it’s after school, it could be a snack.

But the picture looks like breakfast.

Alternatively, maybe Image 5 is before brushing teeth?

No — the child is in clothes.

Wait — Image 5 shows the child in shorts and t-shirt, not pajamas.

So after brushing teeth, the child changes clothes.

So:

1. Wake up → Image 6 (pajamas)
2. Brush teeth → Image 8 (pajamas)
3. Change clothes → Not shown
4. Breakfast → Image 4 (family at table)
5. Child at table → Image 5 (same as 4, but different angle)
6. Go to school → Image 7
7. Play soccer → Image 3
8. Watch TV → Image 1
9. Read in bed → Image 2

But we only have 8 images.

Wait — the grid has 8 images:

- Row 1: 4 images
- Row 2: 4 images

So 8 total.

List:

1. Image 1: Watch TV
2. Image 2: Read in bed
3. Image 3: Play soccer
4. Image 4: Family at table (breakfast)
5. Image 5: Child at table (breakfast)
6. Image 6: Wake up
7. Image 7: Go to school
8. Image 8: Brush teeth

So all 8 are used.

Now, Image 5 and Image 4 are both breakfast scenes.

But Image 4 shows the family, Image 5 shows just the child.

So likely, Image 4 is before Image 5 — the family eats together, then the child finishes.

But that seems odd.

Alternatively, maybe Image 5 is after school — a snack?

But the child is in school clothes, and the table has milk and cereal — like breakfast.

But the setting is a kitchen, not a classroom.

Another possibility: Image 5 is lunch at home — but the child is in school clothes, so he came back from school.

But then Image 7 (going to school) would be before Image 5.

But Image 3 (playing soccer) could be during school.

So possible sequence:

1. Wake up → Image 6
2. Brush teeth → Image 8
3. Breakfast → Image 4 (family)
4. Go to school → Image 7
5. Play soccer → Image 3 (at school)
6. Come home → Not shown
7. Lunch/snack → Image 5 (child at table)
8. Watch TV → Image 1
9. Read in bed → Image 2

But we don’t have “come home” image.

But Image 5 could be after school, at home.

Yes — possible.

So:

- Image 6: Wake up
- Image 8: Brush teeth
- Image 4: Breakfast (family)
- Image 7: Go to school
- Image 3: Play soccer (at school)
- Image 5: Lunch/snack at home (after school)
- Image 1: Watch TV
- Image 2: Read in bed

But Image 5 shows milk and cereal — like breakfast, not lunch.

But maybe it's a snack.

Alternatively, maybe Image 5 is before school — but the child is already dressed.

So yes — Image 5 is after school.

But the child is in school clothes, so he came home.

So the sequence is:

1. Wake up (Image 6)
2. Brush teeth (Image 8)
3. Breakfast (Image 4)
4. Go to school (Image 7)
5. Play soccer (Image 3)
6. Come home and eat (Image 5)
7. Watch TV (Image 1)
8. Read in bed (Image 2)

That works.

But Image 5 is after school, so it's after Image 3.

And Image 1 is TV, then Image 2 is bedtime reading.

Perfect.

But what about Image 4 and Image 5? Both breakfast?

Wait — Image 4 shows a family at a table — likely morning breakfast.

Image 5 shows a child at a table — but in school clothes — so it must be afternoon.

So Image 5 is not breakfast, but lunch or snack.

Even though it looks like breakfast, it's a snack at home.

So the sequence is:

1. Wake up → Image 6
2. Brush teeth → Image 8
3. Breakfast with family → Image 4
4. Go to school → Image 7
5. Play soccer → Image 3
6. Come home and eat snack → Image 5
7. Watch TV → Image 1
8. Read in bed → Image 2

Yes — that makes sense.

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Final Answer: Correct Order

1. Image 6 – Wake up in bed (sun outside)
2. Image 8 – Brush teeth (in pajamas)
3. Image 4 – Family breakfast at table
4. Image 7 – Walk to school
5. Image 3 – Play soccer with friends
6. Image 5 – Eat snack at home (after school)
7. Image 1 – Watch TV
8. Image 2 – Read in bed at night

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Summary of Order:

| Step | Image | Description |
|------|-------|-------------|
| 1 | Image 6 | Wake up |
| 2 | Image 8 | Brush teeth |
| 3 | Image 4 | Breakfast with family |
| 4 | Image 7 | Go to school |
| 5 | Image 3 | Play soccer |
| 6 | Image 5 | Eat snack at home |
| 7 | Image 1 | Watch TV |
| 8 | Image 2 | Read in bed |

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✔ This is the correct chronological order of a child's daily routine.