Recommended picture books to read to 5 year olds

Recommended picture books to read to 5 year olds

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A recommended reading book list that promotes the development of oral language skills in children aged 5 years old.

The books in this guide outline quality age-appropriate recommendations only and do not align with specific PLD programs. The lists have been created by speech pathologists with the aim of promoting the development of oral language skills. If you are seeking a list of picture books related to a specific PLD program, we recommended that you purchase the PLD program to access the picture books referenced in the program.

You can quickly access the recommended picture book lists for the other age ranges below.

 

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  • Foundation Parent Education Sheets and Downloads – Semester 1

    This booklet outlines key information to be provided to parents, caregivers and the wider community within semester one. Children benefit when home and school work together. To support this, PLD offers an extensive range of parent milestone information sheets and videos. These resources are ideal to be disseminated to parents and the wider community through […]

    This booklet outlines key information to be provided to parents, caregivers and the wider community within semester one. Children benefit when home and school work

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  • Recommended picture books to read to 6, 7 & 8 year olds

    A recommended reading book list that promotes the development of oral language skills in children aged 6-8 years old.

    The books in this guide outline quality age-appropriate recommendations only and do not align with specific PLD programs. The lists have been created by speech

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  • Speech and Language Development Milestones – 5 years old

    This milestone poster/sheet details the speech and language developmental milestones for 5 year olds.

    Designed by speech and language pathologists, the speech and language milestone sheets provide a list of typical milestones that should be attained by specific ages.

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  • Oral Language Concept Development – Ages 2 – 6

    A milestone and information sheet which outlines the timeline for developing oral language concepts in children aged 2 to 6 years.

    A downloadable poster covering the oral language developmental stages from aged 2 through to age 6. See our Copyright Terms of Use at https://pld-literacy.org/help-pages/copyright-policy/.

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  • Semantic Scenes and Questioning – Set 2

    A school or home based program designed to equip teachers and parents of 5-6 year old children with activities that will develop semantic knowledge.

    Semantic Scenes and Questioning – Set 2 is designed to equip teachers and parents of 5-6 year old children with activities that will develop semantic knowledge. A good grasp of semantics broadens a child’s understanding of the meaning of words, which then helps them to understand what they hear or read and also helps them to express exactly what they want to say. A child who is struggling with semantics will be the child who: Can’t stay on the topic of simple story or news telling, but goes off on unrelated tangents. Takes a long time to think of particular words they want to use in conversation. Uses non-specific vocabulary such as ‘that’ ‘there’ ‘this one’. Has difficulty sorting items into groups, describing them, and finding differences and similarities. Has difficulty understanding instructions that include time vocabulary such as ‘before’ ‘after’ ‘first’ etc. ‘Semantics’ refers to the meaning of sentences and words and how words relate to one another. That is, whether words belong in groups or categories together (e.g. Apples and oranges and pears are all fruit), whether they are similar to each other, or different and the features they have e.g. Size, shape and colour. Another way to think of semantics is like a network or web. Each word we speak or read has a place in this web. Each word has other words linked to it, some closely related and some distantly related. Each word belongs to several groups, some big and some small and each word has a definition that sets it apart from other words that are similar. Some words are related by the fact that they are actually opposites! All this information surrounding words is what we aim to teach young children about the vocabulary that is appropriate to their stage of development and life experience. Semantics is one facet of oral language. Given that oral language is not only a strong predictor of academic and social success but also a necessary requirement for good mental health, it is important that parents and teachers have the skills and resources needed to facilitate the development of oral language in young children. The aim of this program is to train parents and teachers to structure and facilitate developmentally appropriate semantic activities for 5 to 6 year old children. This program provides: Semantic activities and accompanying picture resources. Examples of appropriate and inadequate responses for 5-6 year old children. Techniques and strategies to implement when a child provides an inadequate answer. Features: Colour thematic picture scenes include the zoo, transport, at home, food, school, toys, Australian animals, clothes, under the sea and birthday party. Specific semantic questioning is outlined for each picture scene. Examples of appropriate and inadequate responses for 5-6 year old children. Techniques and strategies are outlined when a child provides an inadequate answer. This product is mentioned in the Foundation Teaching Sequence Manual on page 13 and the Year 1 & 2 Teaching Sequence Manual on page 20. The programs within the range include: Semantic Scenes and Questioning – Set 1 Semantic Scenes and Questioning – Set 2

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  • Picture Book Retelling – Step 2

    Developing oral narrative skills for later writing & comprehension.

    Picture Book Retelling Step 2, is a teaching resource that attempts to break down early picture book retelling skills into simple sequential steps for teachers and parents to follow with their students and children. The program trains parents and teachers to identify where 4 and seven year old students need to develop and strengthen their oral language skills and presents specific techniques and supports to do so.   Ideal for Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 students, Picture Book Retelling – Step 2 provides: Assessment and monitoring procedures. Planning and programming supports. Visual Supports. Includes colour storytelling cards which assist early retelling efforts. Retell summaries for over 40 exciting and engaging picture books such as ‘Possum Magic’ By Mem Fox, ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ By Eric Carle, ‘A sausage went for a walk’ By Elisha Marjid and many more! Techniques and strategies are outlined when a child provides poor retell of a story. Techniques and strategies to develop and accelerate language skills. Guidelines for structuring whole class, small group and individual activities. Comprehension questions. Retelling evaluation screen. Parent information sheets. A structured program designed by speech pathologists for teacher and parents. Storytelling can be a challenge for 4-7 year old students and teachers, however, practice is the key and the more students are exposed to the language associated with telling news or stories the more their expressive language will improve. This product is mentioned in the Foundation Teaching Sequence Manual on page 13. The programs within the range include: Early Years Programs: Picture Book Retelling – Step 1 Developing News Telling and Narrative Skills for 4 Year Olds Foundation Programs: Picture Book Retelling – Step 2 Developing News Telling and Narrative Skills for 5 Year Olds Year 1 & 2 Program: Connecting Oral and Written Language – Step 1 Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Program Connecting Oral and Written Language – Step 2    

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  • 10 Minute Language Games – Set 2

    Developing vocabulary and the ability to speak in sentences.

    Introduction to the Program This program is designed to provide quick, engaging activities that foster oral language development in young learners. Each game takes just 10 minutes, making it easy to incorporate into daily routines or classroom sessions. The Program Includes: 6 themes, each with 3 different language games Naming and speaking in single words Sorting and speaking in short sentences Describing and connecting several sentences together Vocabulary focused on real-life categories relevant to children Food Things you wear Farm animals Things that take you places Toys Around the home Activities tailored to 3-5 year old language development stages Other Programs within the Range: 10 Minute Language Games – Set 1 10 Minute Language Games – Set 2 Links to the Teaching Sequence Manuals This product is mentioned in the Early Years Teaching Sequence Manual

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  • Comprehension Questions for 5 Year Olds

    Picture Book Program for 5 Year Olds: Perfect for Home or School

    Comprehension Questions for 5 Year Olds is a home or school resource designed to support oral language development in young children. From a young age, children should be verbal, actively engage in social interactions and understand simple, literal questions about their surroundings. By age 5, children begin answering more complex questions that involve predicting, explaining outcomes and considering alternative possibilities. This program, developed by speech pathologists, supports the development of these foundational comprehension skills using engaging picture books to ask age-appropriate questions and assess oral responses. Oral language skills are critical for social interaction and academic success. Program Includes: Picture Book Recommendations: List of developmentally appropriate Picture Book recommendations, such as 'A Lion in the Night', 'The Gruffalo' and 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. 42 Question Cards for Repeated Reading Sessions: Each card contains sample questions (over four days) and model answers based on each recommended picture book. Questions focus on Blank Level 3 and 4 skills, such as 'Why did that happen?', 'What would you use?' or 'Why can't we?' Instruction Booklet: Guidance for presenting in group, class or home settings. Strategies for Success: Techniques for responding to inadequate answers. Progress Check: Two assessments to monitor comprehension skill development. Other Programs within the Range: Comprehension Questions for 3 Year Old (Mc3) Parent Training Video: 3 Year Olds Comprehension Questions for 4 Year Old (Mc4) Parent Training Video: 4 Year Olds Comprehension Questions for 5 Year Old (Mc5) Parent Training Video: 5 Year Olds Comprehension Questions for 6 and 7 Year Old (Mc6) Parent Training Video: 6 and 7 Year Olds Comprehension Questions for 8 and 9 Year Old (Mc8) Parent Training Video: 8 and 9 Year Olds The full set of Comprehension Questions Range (Mc3/4/5/6/8) Links to the Teaching Sequence Manuals: This product can be used to support the implementation of the Foundation Teaching Sequence Manual on Page 14

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