SEN: Working MemoryYears 1–6Working Memory & Processing

Following multi-step instructions

Practise listening to and carrying out instructions with increasing numbers of steps. Use strategies like visualisation and repetition.

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Let's pretend you are making a jam sandwich! 🥪

  2. 2

    What do you do FIRST when making a jam sandwich? 🥪

  3. 3

    Help me do 2 steps in a row. First, tap the red circle. Then, tap the blue square. 👆

  4. 4

    Let's do 2 steps together. Say: 'Clap your hands, then stomp your feet.' 👏🦶

  5. 5

    Now you try! Do these 2 steps in order: First, touch your nose. Then, wiggle your ears. 👃👂

  6. 6

    What comes SECOND in this list: 1. Get your coat. 2. ??? 3. Go outside. 🧥

  7. 7

    Let's do 2 steps with blocks. First, put 1 block on the table. Then, put 2 more blocks next to it. 🧱

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