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All Aboard the Story Train! – ‘The Train Ride’ Story Sequencing Maps (2 Versions)
Bring the journey to life with this beautifully designed sequencing activity, perfect for EYFS and KS1 learners. Based on the much-loved children’s book The Train Ride by June Crebbin, this resource supports story retelling, sequencing skills, sentence writing, and visual literacy – all in one engaging task.

What’s Included?
This pack contains 2 differentiated story map templates for children to sequence the events of the story:

Version 1 – A classic layout with 8 clearly numbered boxes (1–8). Children can draw key scenes from the train ride in each box and write a super sentence underneath describing what the character sees out of the window.
Version 2 – A playful alternative with 9 numbered boxes travelling along a train track. This version adds a sense of movement and fun while encouraging careful sequencing and observation. Children still have space to write a sentence or two about what is seen at each stage of the journey.

Also, a Teacher Guide on how to use the resource to get the most out of the resource.

How to Use It:
After reading The Train Ride, children can:

Recall and sequence the key sights along the journey

Draw a picture in each box to represent what was seen

Write a short descriptive sentence using nouns and adjectives

Practise time connectives or story openers like “First”, “Next”, “Then”, and “Finally”

Why Teachers Love It:

• Perfect for guided reading or independent literacy tasks
• Builds comprehension, storytelling, and early writing skills
• Easy to print and use with no prep
• Supports bilingual learners with clear visuals and structure

A lovely, visual way to help young children retell and internalise a familiar story while building sentence confidence. Ideal for display, workbooks, or end-of-topic reflections!