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Bring early storytelling to life with this engaging Talk for Writing Rosie’s Walk narrative unit, designed for Early Years and Primary 1 learners.

This structured 3–4 week teaching sequence supports children in developing confidence with storytelling, sequencing, oral language, and early writing through play-based and practical learning experiences.

Based on the well-loved journey story structure of Rosie’s Walk, this unit follows a clear Talk for Writing progression:

• Imitation
• Exploration
• Supported Innovation
• Independent Application

The resource is designed as a teacher-friendly planning guide, focusing on meaningful classroom learning rather than unnecessary paperwork.

What This Unit Covers

Children will learn to:

✔ Retell a simple story using repeated language
✔ Sequence events using first, next, then, and last
✔ Explore movement and journey vocabulary
✔ Adapt and innovate familiar stories
✔ Develop confidence in storytelling and early sentence development
✔ Apply learning through play, talk, drawing, and emergent writing

What’s Included

• Full 3–4 week teaching sequence
• Weekly learning focuses and outcomes
• Suggested teaching approaches
• Talk for Writing progression model
• Skills development overview
• Teaching notes and guidance
• Curriculum links

Important Information

This resource is a Teacher Planning Pack only.

It does not include worksheets, slides, or model texts, allowing teachers flexibility to adapt learning to their setting and learners.

Year Group Suitability

✔ Nursery
✔ Reception / Early Level
✔ Primary 1
✔ KS1 intervention or storytelling development

Perfect For

• Talk for Writing teaching
• Early narrative development
• Play-based literacy
• Oral language and sequencing
• Continuous provision storytelling areas

Rosie’s Walk planning
Talk for Writing EYFS
Early Years storytelling unit
Primary 1 narrative planning
Journey story unit
Oral storytelling EYFS
Sequencing story activities
Early literacy planning
Talk for Writing Early Years
Story mapping EYFS