Grade 1 - Social Studies

Grade 1 Put Events on a Timeline Worksheet

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Put Events on a Timeline

Grade 1 - Social Studies - Building Confidence

Worksheet 1

  1. Which event is first on this timeline?

    A timeline with 3 events.A left-to-right timeline. Earlier events sit on the left and later events on the right.wake up1eat breakfast2go to school3

  2. Which event is last on this timeline?

    A timeline with 3 events.A left-to-right timeline. Earlier events sit on the left and later events on the right.plant seed1see sprout2see buds3

  3. Timeline clue: what happens after “get bread”?

    A timeline with 3 events.A left-to-right timeline. Earlier events sit on the left and later events on the right.get bread1make sandwich2pack lunch3

  4. What happens before “check work”?

    A timeline with 3 events.A left-to-right timeline. Earlier events sit on the left and later events on the right.choose topic1make project2check work3

  5. Which event is first on this timeline?

    A timeline with 3 events.A left-to-right timeline. Earlier events sit on the left and later events on the right.mix batter1fill pan2bake cake3

  6. Which event is last on this timeline?

    A timeline with 3 events.A left-to-right timeline. Earlier events sit on the left and later events on the right.put on coat1walk outside2build snowman3

  7. Timeline clue: what happens after “choose topic”?

    A timeline with 3 events.A left-to-right timeline. Earlier events sit on the left and later events on the right.choose topic1make project2check work3

  8. What happens before “see buds”?

    A timeline with 3 events.A left-to-right timeline. Earlier events sit on the left and later events on the right.plant seed1see sprout2see buds3

  9. Which event is first on this timeline?

    A timeline with 3 events.A left-to-right timeline. Earlier events sit on the left and later events on the right.get bread1make sandwich2pack lunch3

  10. Which event is last on this timeline?

    A timeline with 3 events.A left-to-right timeline. Earlier events sit on the left and later events on the right.wake up1eat breakfast2go to school3
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About this worksheet

A timeline places events in time order so a reader can see what happened first, next, and last. First graders may confuse the order in which events are mentioned with the order in which they actually happened, especially when a question asks about before or after. This worksheet uses familiar processes such as getting ready for school, planting a seed, making a snack, and completing a class project. Each visual contains only the events needed for the question, arranged from left to right. Children identify endpoints, locate a middle event, choose what comes before or after, and reconstruct a short sequence. Support versions use three steps; challenge versions may use four. Watch whether your child reads every event before answering. A timeline is evidence: point to the start, trace forward one event at a time, and use the position rather than guessing from memory.

What your child will learn

  • Place events in chronological order
  • Identify first, middle, and last events
  • Use before and after from timeline evidence
  • Read a timeline from left to right

Worked example

Plant seed, see sprout, then see flower. The sprout belongs between planting and flowering.

Common mistake

Choosing the event mentioned first in the question instead of reading the timeline order.

Helpful hint

Start at the left edge and move one event at a time.

Past and PresentNeeds and Wants

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with put events on a timeline?
Choosing the event mentioned first in the question instead of reading the timeline order.
How can I help my child with put events on a timeline?
Start at the left edge and move one event at a time.
Are these 1st grade social studies worksheets free to print?
Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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