Reading book learning story example

Shared reading grows vocabulary, comprehension, and social engagement. Keep observation concise and link to early literacy outcomes.

Reading book learning story example

Charlie chose an animal picture book, turned pages carefully, and traced images with his finger. He said “lion!” and imitated a roar, then invited peers to look. He pointed to pictures, labelled animals he knew, and waited for others to guess. Charlie revisited favourite pages and repeated new words after a prompt.

Learning analysis (EYLF v2.0 / Te Whāriki)

• EYLF Outcome 5: expanding vocabulary, book handling, and print awareness.
• EYLF Outcome 2: engaging peers and taking turns during a shared activity.
• EYLF Outcome 4: predicting and recalling details across pages.
• Te Whāriki – Communication (Mana Reo): using symbols and language to make meaning; Contribution (Mana Tangata): collaborative participation.

Next steps and extensions

• Use predictable/patterned texts for choral reading and cloze prompts.
• Add dialogic reading questions (Who? What happened? Why?) to deepen talk.
• Create a simple animal chart for matching pictures to initial sounds.

Quick summary and tips

• Describe page turns, pointing, labels, and peer engagement; skip long scene‑setting.
• Tie each behaviour to literacy outcomes in one line.