First, Next, Last

Introduce the skill with a brief whole-class activity, such as calling out examples and asking students to give a thumbs up when they hear first, next, last in a sentence. Then let students work through it with your modeling first (do the first item together on the board), then try the rest with a partner, referring to a class anchor chart if one is available. When reviewing answers, ask students to explain why an answer is correct rather than just confirming it. These first, next, last worksheets work well as a focused practice activity, a homework assignment, or a warm-up at the start of a language arts lesson.

These first, next, last worksheets for Kindergarten give students the targeted language arts practice they need to master this important grammar skill. Students identify, sort, complete, and write using first, next, last through a variety of exercises designed to reinforce both recognition and application. Our creative writing worksheets connect grammar practice to reading and writing so students see how first, next, last works in real language. Building a solid understanding of first, next, last in Kindergarten sets students up for stronger writing and clearer communication in every subject.

Yes, both. We made it for Kindergarten creative writing, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with first, next, last. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.

Putting events in order and using the words first, next and last to signal it. Sequence is the backbone of both storytelling and instructions, and these three words are the first tools children get for showing it.

Because in their heads everything about an event arrives at once. Choosing an order to tell it in is a separate job. Talking through a familiar routine, like getting ready for bed, is the easiest way to practice it.

Narrate ordinary routines together and use the words on purpose: first we get the bowls, next we pour the cereal, last we put the milk away. Then ask your child to tell you the steps back.

1 printable worksheet, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

These are written for Kindergarten students, roughly ages 5-6. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.

Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.

Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten classroom, a literacy centre, or a tutoring session.