Tell it in order
Put the events in order, then tell the little story aloud.
For parents and teachers
About this game
The event cards give a short scaffold for retelling. Think about what must happen before something else can happen, then describe the finished sequence in your own words. The game scores only the prepared event order. A grown-up can listen to the spoken retelling, ask why an event happened and help a child explain their ideas; the website does not judge their speech.
Common Core connection: SL.K.2. This is focused practice for part of the standard.
Suggested for ages 5–6. Kindergarten is a starting point, not a rule for every class.
How to play
Read the event cards. Move them into the order that makes the story work, then check. Play four little stories. After each one, tell it using first, then and finally.
Step by step
- Read. Read the card, sentence or story clue all the way through.
- Choose. Use the meaning, not a guess from the first word.
- Talk. After the round, explain one choice out loud.
Worked examples
Use the first item as a model. Read it aloud, name the clue that decides the answer, then choose. The same steps work for the next item.
Common mistakes
Choosing too quickly. Slow down and use the whole sentence or clue. A familiar word can still be the wrong choice.
At home
Play one round together, then let the learner try the next round. Ask which words decided the answer.
In class
Use one round as a warm-up. Invite a learner to explain a choice before the next card.
Printable
This on-screen game does not include a worksheet. Practice the same idea with paper and a pencil, using an example from the guide.
Questions
Does this cover a whole standard?
No. It practices one part of the connected standard.