Engage your Pre-K and Kindergarten (Foundation Year) students with this fun Rosie's Walk Literacy Activity Pack, inspired by Pat Hutchins’ beloved story. Designed for early literacy lessons, this pack helps young learners practice retelling, sequencing, and exploring prepositional words through hands-on, age-appropriate activities.
 
Aligned with the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) for English (Foundation Year) and the US Common Core Standards for English Language Arts (Pre-K and Kindergarten, Reading Literature and Language), this resource fosters story comprehension and language development in a fun, interactive way.
 
What's Included:
 
Large Cut-Outs: Visual aids to model story retelling on a classroom board, perfect for young learners.
 
Stick Puppets: Simple tools for students to act out and retell Rosie's Walk.
 
Foldable Images: Resources to create small world tables for imaginative story retells.
 
Masks: Printable chicken and fox masks for playful story reenactments.
 
Prepositional Word Cards: With and without matching pictures to introduce spatial language.
 
Puzzle Pieces: Large, easy-to-use pieces to sequence the story.
 
Story Sequencing Activities: Picture cards and simple worksheets to reinforce narrative order.
 
Craft Ideas: Printable chicken and fox templates for students to decorate.
 
Teacher-Friendly Instructions: Clear guidance to streamline lesson planning.
 
Skills and Topics Covered:
 
Story Retelling: Develop early narrative skills by acting out and retelling "Rosie's Walk."
 
Sequencing: Develop understanding of story order using picture cards and simple worksheets.
 
Language Development: Explore prepositional words (e.g., over, under, around) through visual and hands-on activities.
 
Creativity and Fine Motor Skills: Enhance artistic expression and hand-eye coordination through crafts, puppets, and mask activities.
 
Early Literacy: Strengthen listening, speaking, and story comprehension skills, aligning with ACARA English (Foundation Year, Language and Literature) and US Common Core ELA (Pre-K and Kindergarten, Reading Literature and Language).
 
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
 
Curriculum-Aligned: Meets ACARA English standards for Foundation Year and US Common Core ELA standards for Pre-K and Kindergarten, ensuring seamless lesson integration.
 
Engaging and Age-Appropriate: Captivates young learners with colorful puppets, masks, and simple sequencing activities that bring the story to life.
 
Versatile Use: Ideal for early literacy centers, whole-class lessons, or small group activities in preschool, kindergarten, or homeschool settings.
 
Time-Saving: No-prep and low-prep materials simplify planning for busy educators.
 
What Teachers Say:
 
"This was just what I was looking for to add to our lesson on Rosie's Walk and prepositions. I like how it was easy to prep and engaging for my students to retell as well as a hands on aspect."
 
"Wonderful bright illustrations that match the story well. Prefect for role play. Great for re-tells and vocab development."
 
"My students loved this resource! it was very helpful and kept the student engaged"
 
"My students loved making the popsicle stick hen and fox. They used the book to retell the story. Great activities to add to my Farm Unit. Thanks for sharing!"
 
How to Use:
 
Incorporate this pack into your early literacy lessons to introduce Rosie's Walk and build foundational skills. Use stick puppets and masks for imaginative retells, puzzle pieces and worksheets for sequencing practice, or prepositional word cards to teach spatial concepts.
 
The craft templates and foldable images encourage creativity, making this pack perfect for literacy centers or story-based units.
 
Pair with other early literacy resources or save 30% by purchasing the Companion Literacy Bundle!