Storytelling & Retelling – Preschool Lesson Plan + Tracking Sheet
Storytelling & Retelling – Preschool Lesson Plan + Tracking Sheet
Standards-Aligned | Observation Ready
Make story time meaningful and measurable with this complete preschool literacy activity package! This engaging Storytelling & Retelling resource encourages children to actively listen and creatively retell stories using props, drawing, or dramatic play — while helping you meet assessment requirements with ease.
✅ What’s Included:
📘 Preschool Lesson Plan
A full 30–45 minute guided lesson that promotes listening, comprehension, sequencing, and expressive language development.
Aligned with: NAEYC Standard 3: Teaching (3E & 3G) & NYSPLS Domain 4: PK.ELAL.9
Includes picture book recommendations, differentiated activities, and a built-in family connection note!
📋 Observation & Tracking Sheet (Printable PDF)
·Space to document each child’s name, date, story title, and performance under each standard.
·Legend included to track progress as Yes, Emerging, or Not Yet.
·Perfect for use in portfolios, assessments, and family conferences.
📌 Directions for Use
A step-by-step guide for setting up the lesson, observing during retelling, and documenting developmental milestones.
👩🏫 Perfect For: Pre-K, UPK, and Head Start educators/ NAEYC-accredited classrooms/ Early childhood centers seeking storytelling-based literacy development/ Programs using formative assessment or needing clear evidence of standard alignment
📦 Format: Digital PDF | Print-ready
📩 Delivery: Instant download after purchase
📚 Give your preschoolers the tools to tell their own stories—while giving yourself the tools to track their growth.
🔒 Licensed for single-organization use
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