A story in three pictures — Art, 4–6 years
Pictures can show what happens first, next and last. Art, 4–6 years.
Pictures can tell time
One picture can show a moment, but several pictures can show a little journey. The first picture shows what begins, the next shows a change, and the last shows what happens after. We can understand the story even when no words are written.
Why order matters
People often want to know how one event leads to another. If the pictures are mixed up, the viewer may not know what caused the change or how the story ends. Choosing an order turns separate drawings into something we can follow.
The lost ball
Picture one shows a child throwing a red ball. Picture two shows the ball high in a tree and the child looking up. Picture three shows a friend using a long stick to bring it down. The order makes the problem and its solution clear.
A pretty picture is not always a story
It is reasonable to draw three lovely pictures and call them a story, because each picture may look finished. But a story needs something to change or happen between the pictures. Ask: what is different in the next picture, and why did it happen?
Comics and picture instructions
Comics use boxes to show what characters do first and next. Picture instructions can show how to wash hands, plant a seed or build a toy. These images are useful when someone cannot read the words yet or when the action is easier to see than to explain.
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