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Coding · Preschool

First, Next and Last

Children learn the words first, next and last, put picture steps of familiar routines in order (plants, butterflies, hand washing) and discover with Olly that some steps only work in the right order. Sequencing is the first big idea of programming.

  • 3 lessons
  • About 20 minutes
  • First, next and last check: 4 questions
  • Ways to answer: choose an answer, match pairs and put in order
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What learners will discover

  • Use the words first, next and last to describe a short sequence.
  • Put three or four picture steps of a familiar routine or story in order.
  • Tell why some steps must happen in a set order, such as socks before boots.

Lessons

  1. First, next, last 5 steps3 practiceabout 7 min
  2. Put the pictures in order 5 steps2 practiceabout 7 min
  3. Why order matters 5 steps2 practiceabout 7 min
  4. First, next and last check 4 questions at the end

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Guide for grown-ups