Sequencing is the ability to logically order events, images, thoughts, and actions. Sequencing is a fundamental skill that we use all day long. To understand the plot of a story,for example, it is important to follow what happens in the beginning, middle, and end of a story. When we stop to think about it, sequencing is a crucial piece of almost everything we do. Helping children sequence can help them learn routines and develop key academic skills like reading comprehension and scientific inquiry.

                         Sequencing can be communicated in various ways, using words, pictures, music, and objects, for example. Practicing sequencing with your child using various tools and modalities can advance his or her skills and engagement in learning. One modality might be to use stories as models for how events occur in sequences. You can ask your child what happened first, what happened next, and how the story ended. Since songs often have repetitive structures and may have associated dance moves, learning a new song or dance can encourage your child to practice sequencing while having fun. Puppet shows and other forms of dramatic play are also great ways of fostering sequential storytelling.