Time Trackers Timeline Worksheet
Social Studies • First Grade
Time Trackers Timeline Worksheet
Name:
Date:
Step 1
What is a Timeline?
Read from Left to Right
A timeline is a special line that tells a story in order! It shows what happened first, what happened next, and what happened last.
First Morning (Wake Up)
Next Afternoon (Play & Learn)
Last Night (Bedtime)
Why Are Timelines Helpful?
Clear Order
They put events in the right order so stories make sense.
Easy to See
You can quickly see what happened earlier or later.
Helps Us Remember
It helps our brains remember important events and steps.
Practice
Read Sammy's Saturday Timeline
Look at the events on Sammy's timeline from left to right. Then answer the questions below.
1 🥞 Ate Pancakes 8:00 AM
2 🚲 Rode Bicycle 1:00 PM
3 📖 Read Bedtime Book 7:30 PM
1. Which event happened FIRST?
Pancakes Bicycle
2. Which event happened LAST?
Pancakes Bedtime Book
3. Did Sammy ride his bike before or after eating pancakes?
Before After
Remember: Timelines always move forward in time, from left to right!
Part 2 • Try It Yourself
Be a Timeline Detective!
Page 2
Mission 1
Sunflower Story Order
Write numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the circles below to put the plant timeline in the correct order!
🌻 Big flower blooms!
🌱 Plant seed in soil
🌿 Green sprout grows
💧 Water the seed
Mission 2
Draw Your Day Timeline
Draw & Write
Draw one thing you do at each time of day. Draw them in order from morning to night!
1. Morning
I
2. Afternoon
I
3. Night
I
Check Out
Why Timelines Help Us!
Circle the correct word to finish the sentence:
"A timeline helps me see events in _____ so I know what happens first, next, and last!"
Choose one: order circles
Official Timeline Detective Badge Earned!
Great job tracking time!