Picture books learning story example

Picture books support vocabulary, comprehension, and narrative skills. Keep the observation targeted and connect to literacy outcomes.

Picture books learning story example

During group time, tamariki listened to a picture book and predicted what might happen next using the images. After reading, children sequenced three key pictures to retell the story. In pairs, they drew their favourite scene and dictated a caption. Several children used story language like “then” and “finally.”

Learning analysis (EYLF v2.0 / Te Whāriki)

• EYLF Outcome 5: understanding story structure, sequencing, and using new words.
• EYLF Outcome 4: representing ideas through drawing and talk.
• Te Whāriki – Communication (Mana Reo): storytelling, symbols, and meaning‑making; Contribution (Mana Tangata): collaborating in pairs and group discussion.

Next steps and extensions

• Create a simple class book of retellings with children’s captions.
• Add props or a story basket for dramatic retell to strengthen sequencing.
• Introduce a “picture walk” routine to preview and predict before reading.

Quick summary and tips

• Focus on behaviours: predicting, sequencing, retelling.
• Tie each to literacy outcomes in brief bullets.