Free Story sequencing Worksheets for Kids - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to check which pictures match the sentences.

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Sentence 1: “Jack traded the horse for a handful of magic beans.”
→ The picture shows Jack with a cow (not a horse) and holding beans.
But in the classic story, it’s usually a *cow* he trades — not a horse. However, this worksheet says “horse” in the sentence but draws a *cow*. That might be a mistake in the worksheet… BUT we are to check if the picture matches the *sentence as written*.
The sentence says “horse”, but the picture has a cow → so they do NOT match.
✔ So: No check for #1.

Wait — let’s double-check: Maybe the worksheet meant “cow”? But the instruction is: “Check the picture if it matches the sentence.” We must follow the text exactly. Sentence says “horse”, image shows “cow” → mismatch.

BUT — hold on! In many versions of the story, it’s a cow. Perhaps this is a typo in the sentence? Let’s look at the other items first.

Actually — looking again: The image for #1 clearly shows a cow, not a horse. The sentence says “horse”. So unless we assume the worksheet made an error, we should mark it as mismatched.

However — let’s consider context. This is a kids’ worksheet. It’s very likely that “horse” is a typo and they meant “cow”. But since our job is to match based on what’s written, we’ll stick strictly to the text.

BUT WAIT — let’s look at all options before deciding.

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Sentence 2: “Mom threw the beans out the window.”
→ Picture shows mom at a window, throwing green beans outside.
That matches perfectly.
✔ Check #2.

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Sentence 3: “The beanstalk grew up to the sky.”
→ Picture shows a giant beanstalk going up into clouds/sky.
Perfect match.
✔ Check #3.

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Sentence 4: “Jack saw a golden piano on the table.”
→ Picture shows a golden harp on a table — not a piano.
Piano and harp are different instruments.
So this does NOT match.
✘ No check for #4.

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Sentence 5: “He grabbed the harp and ran back down the beanstalk.”
→ Picture shows Jack climbing DOWN the beanstalk while holding a golden harp.
Also, there’s a castle/fire in the background — suggesting he’s escaping after stealing something.
This matches the sentence.
✔ Check #5.

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Now back to #1:
Sentence says “horse”, image shows “cow”.
In reality, in the original tale, Jack trades his cow for beans. So the sentence probably has a typo. But since we’re told to match the picture to the *written sentence*, and the sentence says “horse”, and the image is a cow — technically, it doesn’t match.

HOWEVER — in educational contexts like this, especially for young children, sometimes minor inaccuracies are overlooked if the intent is clear. But the instructions say: “Check the picture if it matches the sentence.” — meaning literal match.

But wait — let’s think: Is there any chance the animal in the image could be interpreted as a horse? No — it’s clearly a black-and-white spotted cow with udders.

So strictly speaking: #1 does NOT match.

But now I’m second-guessing — because if we leave #1 unchecked, then only 2,3,5 are checked — which seems odd for a sequencing activity. Usually all or most are correct except one or two distractors.

Looking again at #4: “golden piano” vs actual “golden harp” — that’s clearly wrong.

And #1: “horse” vs “cow” — also clearly wrong if taken literally.

But perhaps the worksheet intended #1 to be correct, assuming “horse” was a mistake.

Given that this is a child’s worksheet from Kids Academy, and their goal is comprehension of the story sequence, not nitpicking typos — I think we should interpret charitably.

Moreover, in some retellings, animals vary — but “horse” is unusual. Still, maybe we should go with the visual-story logic.

Alternative approach: Let’s see what makes sense narratively.

Story order:
1. Trade animal for beans → image shows trade with cow → even if sentence says “horse”, the action matches.
2. Mom throws beans → matches.
3. Beanstalk grows → matches.
4. Sees golden piano → but image is harp → mismatch.
5. Grabs harp and runs down → matches.

So if we ignore the word “horse” and focus on the event (“traded animal for beans”), then #1 matches.

But the instruction is explicit: “matches the sentence” — including the words.

I think the safest answer is to follow the text literally.

Final decision:

- #1: Sentence says “horse”, image is cow → no
- #2: ✔ yes
- #3: ✔ yes
- #4: Says “piano”, image is harp → ✘ no
- #5: ✔ yes

So checks go to: 2, 3, 5

But wait — let me verify once more.

Perhaps in this version of the story, it IS a horse? Unlikely, but possible.

No — the image is unmistakably a cow.

Therefore, final matching:

✔ Check boxes for: 2, 3, 5

Leave 1 and 4 unchecked.

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Final Answer:
Check the boxes for sentences 2, 3, and 5. Leave 1 and 4 unchecked.