Talk for Writing Whatever Next Nursery

Talk for Writing Planning Pack – Based on Whatever Next by Jill Murphy
Perfect for Nursery & EYFS Teachers. This two-week planning pack is designed to immerse children in the much-loved story Whatever Next while building early literacy, vocabulary, and imaginative skills through the Talk for Writing approach.

Week 1: Immersion
Engaging activities to explore the story through role play, story maps, and vocabulary games.

Week 2: Innovation
Step-by-step plans for innovating the story (changing Baby Bear to a new animal while keeping the rocket journey).
Shared writing and reading activities to encourage independence.

Simplified Text Version
A child-friendly retelling of Whatever Next for early readers.

Fully aligned with Development Matters and EYFS outcomes.
Ready-to-use lesson plans, resources, and assessment ideas.
Encourages creativity, language development, and confidence in storytelling.
Saves you hours of planning time – everything is done for you!