The Little Mermaid | Retell, Sequence & Write | Story Map & Writing Activities

Suggested ages: 5–9. Younger children can join in through oral retelling, picture sequencing and supported writing; independent writing depends on confidence.

ages 5–9Help children retell The Little Mermaid, sequence key events and write the story in their own words with this illustrated, 13-page printable activity pack.

Children read and discuss the story, arrange picture cards on a flow-chart story map, then use illustrated writing panels to create their own retelling. Cut-and-paste captions provide an alternative for children who are not yet writing independently.

What’s included:

• An illustrated retelling across eight key scenes

• A flow-chart story map

• Eight picture sequencing cards to cut out and arrange

• Two illustrated sequence-and-write pages

• Eight boxed captions to read, cut and match

• A teacher guide with support and extension ideas

• A teacher answer key

• Terms of use

Skills practised:

• Reading comprehension and oral retelling

• Sequencing events

• Sentence writing and using time connectives

• Discussing characters’ feelings and choices

• Matching captions to pictures

Suggesages 7–9, with adult guidance. Ideal for fairy-tale lessons, small-group literacy activities and supported writing.

Story version:

This resource follows Hans Christian Andersen’s traditional tale. It includes darker themes, including danger at sea, the loss of the mermaid’s voice, a threat to kill the prince, and her death and transformation. Please review the story before using it with your pupils.

Format:13-page PDF with black-and-white student pages. Designed for single-sided A4 printing at actual size.

Digital download. For use by one teacher or individual.

Created by Andie’s Art for Teaching.

Which pack should I choose?

Read & Sequence

Choose this for reading practice: read illustrated story sections, match text to pictures and put the events in order. An optional make-a-book activity provides further reading practice.

Reading & Comprehension

Choose this for understanding the story through questions, vocabulary work and other reading activities. See the individual listing for the reading and question levels included.

Retell, Sequence & Write — this pack

Choose this for picture sequencing, story mapping and retelling the original story aloud and in writing, with picture prompts and captions for support.

Story Innovation / Creative Writing

Choose this for changing characters, settings or events, then planning and writing a new version of the story.

Each pack is sold separately and can be used on its own. You do not need to buy all four. Check the shop for the packs currently available for your chosen story and read each listing for its exact contents.