Build a Paragraph: Sentence Sequencing Mat

Children cut out sentence cards and arrange them on the paragraph mat, placing the topic sentence first, supporting details in the middle, and the closing sentence at the end. The activity builds understanding of paragraph structure and logical sequencing while inviting children to read the completed paragraph aloud to check that the ideas make sense. Use it for a guided literacy center, small-group writing lesson, or hands-on review of how sentences work together to form a paragraph.