Story Sequencing

This early literacy worksheet is designed for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten students to strengthen understanding of story structure using the classic book Goodnight Moon. Students read eight familiar bedtime moments presented out of order and number them from 1-8 to match the sequence of events in the story. By recalling details, tracking narrative flow, and organizing events logically, learners build foundational comprehension and sequencing skills essential for early reading development.

Learning Goals

• Reading Comprehension (Early Childhood) – Recall key events from a familiar story
• Sequencing Skills – Place story events in correct beginning-middle-end order
• Narrative Understanding – Recognize how stories follow a predictable structure
• Creative Expression – Make text-to-self connections through a personal extension task

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to support early literacy and comprehension standards
• Familiar Text Focus – Uses a well-known story to reduce cognitive load and boost confidence
• Built-In Extension – Creative prompt encourages students to apply the story concept to their own lives
• Supports Discussion – Works well for whole-class review, small groups, or independent work
• Flexible Use – Ideal for literacy centers, read-aloud follow-ups, assessments, or homeschool lessons
• Low Prep – Print-and-go worksheet with clear directions and simple layout

This sequencing worksheet helps young learners strengthen memory, story understanding, and ordering skills in an accessible and engaging way. By organizing events from Goodnight Moon and then creating their own bedtime connections, students deepen comprehension while practicing early narrative thinking. Whether used in the classroom or at home, this worksheet provides a meaningful blend of structure, creativity, and early reading skill development.

This worksheet is part of our Goodnight Moon Worksheets collection.