Now and Then worksheet is a cut-and-paste vocabulary sorting activity for Kindergarten and EALD/ESL students designed to help students understand the difference between the present (now) and the past (then) through clear visuals and structured speaking practice. It supports the History outcome HSE-HIS-01, as students identify aspects of daily life and transport in the past using images and discussion.

Ideal for Kindergarten ESL and EAL/D learners, this resource includes everything you need to use it immediately. Whether you’re introducing time concepts or reinforcing vocabulary through hands-on learning, this activity makes abstract ideas concrete and accessible.

Teachers will appreciate the clear layout and ready-made answer sheets for easy checking.

What’s Included:

• ✔️ 2 sorting worksheet versions (male and female student options)
• ✔️ Cut-and-paste vocabulary cards (now / then items)
• ✔️ Answer keys provided
• ✔️ Teacher instructions with modelling sentences

Vocabulary examples include:

• candle / light bulb
• smartphone / telephone
• electric stove / wood stove
• computer / typewriter
• car / horse and cart
• kettle (modern and past versions)

This activity is EAL/D-friendly and structured for oral language development, which means students don’t just sort pictures — they practise speaking in complete sentences (see Teacher Notes).

Students build vocabulary, understand time concepts, and practise correct tense in meaningful context. Whether you’re working with newly arrived students or supporting emerging learners, this resource provides repetition, visuals, and scaffolding without overwhelming them.

Ways to Use This Resource:

⭐️ During a Kindergarten History unit on past and present

⭐️ In small EAL/D support groups

⭐️ As a hands-on literacy centre

⭐️ For oral language development and structured speaking

⭐️ As assessment evidence for HSE-HIS-01

Simply:

1. Pre-teach the vocabulary with visuals.
2. Model the sentence frames.
3. Students cut, sort into NOW and THEN, and say the sentence before gluing.
4. Check with the provided answer sheets.

Support your Kindergarten ESL students in understanding past and present with confidence.

Grab this resource today and make history vocabulary clear, visual, and meaningful!