How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The What Happens Next? Picture Sequencing Game encourages children to engage in play-based learning by exploring the logical progression of everyday events. Through this interactive game, children can investigate their understanding of sequences and narratives, fostering curiosity and inquiry as they discuss and arrange the photographic cards.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
This resource promotes language development as children articulate their thoughts and ideas while sequencing the images. By engaging in discussions about the stories they create, children enhance their vocabulary and narrative skills, while also developing social skills through collaborative play and shared storytelling experiences.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated storytelling corner where children can use the sequencing cards to create and narrate their own stories, encouraging imaginative play and language development.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage small groups to work together to arrange the cards in the correct sequence, fostering collaboration and critical thinking. Use the cards to prompt discussions about daily routines and events, enhancing comprehension and conversational skills.

Provocation Ideas
Present a mixed set of sequencing cards and ask children to predict what might happen next in the story, stimulating their imagination and reasoning skills. Create a display of completed sequences for children to revisit and retell the stories, reinforcing their understanding of narrative structure.