The Enormous Turnip Retelling
To develop listening and comprehension skills through a familiar story about growing food.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Seed to Table
- Learning area: Communication and Language
- Level: EYFS 2-3
Objectives
- Listen to a familiar story with increasing attention
- Join in with repeated phrases
- Retell key events using props
- Use new vocabulary from the story
Materials
- 'The Enormous Turnip' book
- Story sack with character puppets
- Small world farm set
- Story sequencing cards
- Felt board with characters
Instructions
Read the story with expression and pauses for anticipation. Encourage children to join in with repeated phrases and use puppets to retell.
Educator tip
Leave the story props in the small world area so children can independently revisit and retell throughout the week.
Assessment
Observe and note: sustained engagement, two-word combinations, imitation of actions, and early pretend play. Use Development Matters non-statutory guidance checkpoints.