Let’s go through each pair and decide which action happens first.
1.
Drinking from a cup vs. pouring from a bottle
You must pour the drink before you can drink it. So, pouring comes first.
→ Left: Second, Right: First → Write “2” on left, “1” on right
2.
Unlit candle vs. lit candle
A candle is unlit before it’s lit. So, unlit comes first.
→ Left: First, Right: Second → Write “1” on left, “2” on right
3.
Girl sneezing vs. boy looking surprised
The sneeze likely causes the surprise. So, sneezing comes first.
→ Left: First, Right: Second → Write “1” on left, “2” on right
4.
Sweater vs. child wearing sweater
You have the sweater before you put it on. So, sweater alone comes first.
→ Left: First, Right: Second → Write “1” on left, “2” on right
5.
Empty plate vs. pizza on plate
The plate is empty before you put pizza on it. So, empty plate comes first.
→ Left: First, Right: Second → Write “1” on left, “2” on right
Final Answer:
1) Left: 2, Right: 1
2) Left: 1, Right: 2
3) Left: 1, Right: 2
4) Left: 1, Right: 2
5) Left: 1, Right: 2
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of sequence of events activities.