Name Sequencing The Family Picnic DIRECTIONS: Read the story. Then put the events of the story in the correct sequence. Itwas a beautiful Saturday morning. The Pattersons were all sitfing around the table, having their breakfast, when Mr, Patterson suggested that they go on a family picnic. Yes!" the children cried. Mrs. Patterson smiled. She knew Mr. Paterson loved picnics. First, Mrs, Patterson packed their lunch in a big picnic basket. Then she packed a blanket. Next, she asked John and Emily to gather together some outdoor toys. Mr. Patterson packed everything into the car, and off they went! They drove to a nearey park. Mrs. Patterson and the children went on ahead to find the perfect spot, while Mr. Patterson unloaded the car. By the time he joined them with the basket, the blanket, and the toys, John and Emily were already playing tag with some olher children. Mr. and Mrs, Patterson sat on the blanket, playing cards and enjoying the sun. Then Mr. Patterson took a nap. At lunch time, Mrs. Patterson unpacked the picnic basket. She called the children Then she woke up Mr. Patterson. ‘My favorite kind of sandwiches!" Mr. Patterson said, smacking his lips. After lunch Mr. Patterson and Emily joined another family in a game of soccer, while Mrs, Patterson and John took a nap. When John woke up, he and Emily played frisbee. Soon, Mrs. Patterson signed and said, "I hate to say this, but | think it's probably time to go home, No one wanted to go! Mrs. Patterson packed the picnic basket. Mr. Patterson packed everything into the car. Mr. Patterson took a nap. Mrs. Patterson asked John and Emily to gather some toys Mrs. Patterson and John take a nap, Mr. Patterson suggested a family picnic. The Pattersons had lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson played cards. Mrs. Patterson says itis time to go home. They drove to a nearby park. John and Emily play frisbee. ©www.EasyTeacherWorksheets.com