Prep

Picture clues and story talk

Use pictures to talk about who, what, and where before children move into fuller reading.

Category: Reading Readiness 5 min Beginner
Aa Tap Say Read

Look at one picture together, name what is happening, and ask one tiny question. This builds comprehension before formal passage reading begins.

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Who do you see?

picture question

Ask about one person or animal in the picture.

Example: I see a girl.

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What is happening?

picture question

Keep the answer short and visual.

Example: The boy is running.

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Where are they?

picture question

Use place words like home, park, or school.

Example: They are in the park.

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