Sequencing in Second Grade!

Addressing the Common Core Standards!

(Sequencing) Standards 2.RL.5, 2.RL. 2

In Abby’s second grade room, we have been working on sequencing.   While the kiddos really seemed to get sequencing in their daily lives, applying it to a book tended to be a bit more of a challenge!

 A great book that we use to teach sequencing is Pigsty by Mark Teague.  It is able to show that there is more than just one “middle” to a story; it is a series of several events that happen.  Not only does it get the concept across, it also leads into a great discussion on keeping those desks tidy!

 Next, to reinforce our sequencing practice, the good ol’ Candy Corn Bandit came to our classroom on Halloween Day. Thanks, Babbling Abby for the amazing activity! The kids were truly excited to become detectives and track down the bandit. We combined all three second grade classrooms. The kids were so engaged that I almost forgot we had 60 kids walking down the hallway. Somewhere along the way we included: tip toes, spectacles, and bubbles in our mouths. I am sure we were a sight to see. It was SO fun!

My two coworkers! The "real" candy corn bandits!

 To wrap up the week we did a quick assessment to make sure the kiddos had the concept of sequencing. I read The Curious Garden aloud to the students and had them fill in the beginning, middle, and end of the story as I read. The students really enjoyed showing all that they had learned.  Make sure you grab Babbling Abby’s,  Candy Corn Bandit activity HERE. It would be great to turn it into the Turkey Gobbler Bandit or Candy Cane Bandit for the upcoming holidays.  If you'd like some graphic organizers, we have a pack available in our TPT store here.

Hope everyone survived their Mondays!

 Katelyn, Abby & Liesel