Make a Sequence Sandwich!

Does your child realize all the complicated sequences that go into making a simple PB&J sandwich? Probably not. But organizing things into a comprehensible sequence is not only a skill set for the kitchen: it helps with writing, critical thinking, math, and science. Want to help your child take a bite out of sequence? Here's a fun activity that will have him deciphering directions for sandwich making, and learning about sequence along the way!

What You Need:

• Bread
• Peanut butter
• Jelly
• Butter knife
• Plate
• Pen and paper

What You Do:

Step 1
From your pantry, gather all the components needed for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich; bread, peanut butter, jelly, knife, and plate.

Step 2
Tell your child that you are going to read him the directions for making a sandwich, but that they will be all mixed up. He will have to write them down and decipher them! Here's the mixed up sequence to dictate out loud:

• Dip the knife into the jelly jar.
• Eat.
• Close the sandwich.
• Dip the knife into the peanut butter jar.
• Put them on a plate.
• Spread the jelly on one slice of bread.
• Get out a plate and butter knife and put them on the counter.
• Spread the peanut butter on one slice of bread.
• Get out the jelly and peanut butter jars and put them on the counter.
• Pick up a butter knife with your right hand.
• Put away the jelly and peanut butter.
• Take two slices of bread out of the bread bag.

Step 3
After your child has written the mixed up sequence down, have him rearrange the order so that it makes sense. Now it's your turn to get dictated to.