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Read it. Sequence it. Retell it! 📚✂️
Bring the heartwarming picture book Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall to life with this engaging, hands-on retelling and sequencing activity!
Perfect for kindergarten through second grade, this ready-to-print book companion helps students strengthen reading comprehension by identifying important story events, organizing them in order, and retelling the story using visual supports.
Through simple cut-and-paste activities, students can revisit Jabari's journey as he finds the courage to take a big leap!
Story sequencing picture cards featuring important events from Jabari Jumps
Cut-and-paste retelling activities to help students organize the story
Visual story retelling template using the structure Somebody, Wanted, So, Then
Kid-friendly illustrations to support comprehension and oral storytelling
Print-and-go activities that require minimal preparation
1. Read the Story
Begin by reading Jabari Jumps aloud to your students. Discuss the characters, setting, and important events. Talk about how Jabari's feelings change throughout the story.
2. Sequence the Events
Have students cut out the picture cards and arrange them in the order they happened in the story.
Encourage students to revisit the illustrations and think about what happened first, next, and last.
3. Retell the Story
Use the Somebody, Wanted, So, Then retelling template to help students organize their thinking.
Students can use the picture cards as visual reminders while orally retelling the story to a partner, small group, or teacher.
4. Glue & Share
Once students have placed the events in the correct order, they can glue their pictures onto the template and practice sharing their retelling!
This simple, meaningful activity gives students opportunities to:
Identify important story events
Sequence events in the correct order
Strengthen reading comprehension
Practice oral storytelling and retelling
Recognize characters' feelings and actions
Use pictures to support understanding
Develop fine motor skills through cutting and gluing
Build confidence in sharing their ideas
Kindergarten through second grade
Interactive read-aloud lessons
Story retelling and sequencing
Reading comprehension practice
Literacy centers
Small-group instruction
Partner activities
Social-emotional learning connections
This is a digital, ready-to-print book companion resource. The picture book Jabari Jumps is not included and must be purchased or borrowed separately.
This resource is independently created and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Gaia Cornwall or the publisher of Jabari Jumps.
Little pictures. Big comprehension!
Help your students build confidence as readers and storytellers while exploring a beautiful story about courage, perseverance, and trying something new!
Created by Ehmsee Shane | Baton Books
Read it. Sequence it. Retell it! 📚✂️
Bring the heartwarming picture book Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall to life with this engaging, hands-on retelling and sequencing activity!
Perfect for kindergarten through second grade, this ready-to-print book companion helps students strengthen reading comprehension by identifying important story events, organizing them in order, and retelling the story using visual supports.
Through simple cut-and-paste activities, students can revisit Jabari's journey as he finds the courage to take a big leap!
Story sequencing picture cards featuring important events from Jabari Jumps
Cut-and-paste retelling activities to help students organize the story
Visual story retelling template using the structure Somebody, Wanted, So, Then
Kid-friendly illustrations to support comprehension and oral storytelling
Print-and-go activities that require minimal preparation
1. Read the Story
Begin by reading Jabari Jumps aloud to your students. Discuss the characters, setting, and important events. Talk about how Jabari's feelings change throughout the story.
2. Sequence the Events
Have students cut out the picture cards and arrange them in the order they happened in the story.
Encourage students to revisit the illustrations and think about what happened first, next, and last.
3. Retell the Story
Use the Somebody, Wanted, So, Then retelling template to help students organize their thinking.
Students can use the picture cards as visual reminders while orally retelling the story to a partner, small group, or teacher.
4. Glue & Share
Once students have placed the events in the correct order, they can glue their pictures onto the template and practice sharing their retelling!
This simple, meaningful activity gives students opportunities to:
Identify important story events
Sequence events in the correct order
Strengthen reading comprehension
Practice oral storytelling and retelling
Recognize characters' feelings and actions
Use pictures to support understanding
Develop fine motor skills through cutting and gluing
Build confidence in sharing their ideas
Kindergarten through second grade
Interactive read-aloud lessons
Story retelling and sequencing
Reading comprehension practice
Literacy centers
Small-group instruction
Partner activities
Social-emotional learning connections
This is a digital, ready-to-print book companion resource. The picture book Jabari Jumps is not included and must be purchased or borrowed separately.
This resource is independently created and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Gaia Cornwall or the publisher of Jabari Jumps.
Little pictures. Big comprehension!
Help your students build confidence as readers and storytellers while exploring a beautiful story about courage, perseverance, and trying something new!
Created by Ehmsee Shane | Baton Books