Counselora · Small Groups
Following two steps in order: small-group series
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
Learning goal
Put two steps in order and ask what comes next.
Materials
These three story cards, the response page below, and pencils.
Read aloud. Point, draw, tell, or pass.
Session 1: Find a first response
Opening · 4 minutes
“Which step comes first and next?”
Story · 6 minutes
Cam needs to get paper and then draw a shape. Cam has a crayon but no paper. Cam is not sure what comes first.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
First get paper. Then draw a shape.
Practice · 10 minutes
One partner reads the story above. The other tries the words or actions in the supplied response. Switch readers if you want. Writing, drawing, watching, or passing is also a choice.
Student response · 3 minutes
Which step comes first and next?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“Which step comes first and next?”
Session 2: Try a second situation
Opening · 4 minutes
“Which step comes first and next?”
Story · 6 minutes
The two steps say: get a book, then open the book.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
Get the book first. Open it next.
Practice · 10 minutes
Use the story above. Try a first response, then compare it with the supplied response. A partner can read the response instead of acting.
Student response · 3 minutes
Which step comes first and next?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“Which step comes first and next?”
Session 3: Try a different situation
Opening · 4 minutes
“Which step comes first and next?”
Story · 6 minutes
The direction says: draw a circle, then put a dot in it. Lee forgot the second step.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
“What comes after the circle?” Then add the dot.
Practice · 10 minutes
Use the story above. Write or say a response before reading the supplied response. Compare them. Choose one word or action that makes the response clearer.
Student response · 3 minutes
Which step comes first and next?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“Which step comes first and next?”
Session 4: Choose and use the skill
Opening · 4 minutes
“Which step comes first and next?”
Story · 6 minutes
Cam needs to get paper and then draw a shape. Cam has a crayon but no paper. Cam is not sure what comes first.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
First get paper. Then draw a shape.
Practice · 10 minutes
Choose story 1, 2, or 3 from the cards below. One partner reads it; the other gives a response. Switch readers if you want. Use the supplied responses to check whether the action fits the problem.
Student response · 3 minutes
Which step comes first and next?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“Which step comes first and next?”
Story cards to print
Card 1
Cam needs to get paper and then draw a shape. Cam has a crayon but no paper. Cam is not sure what comes first.
Which step comes first and next?
Card 2
The two steps say: get a book, then open the book.
Which step comes first and next?
Card 3
The direction says: draw a circle, then put a dot in it. Lee forgot the second step.
Which step comes first and next?
Student response page
Story number: __________
My first words or action: ________________________________________________
A response I could try next: ________________________________________________
Response examples
1. First get paper. Then draw a shape.
2. Get the book first. Open it next.
3. “What comes after the circle?” Then add the dot.