Picture description for kids

The 4-step method

1. Look: what is the place? Say "This is a picture of a ___."
2. Who: who can you see, and how many? "I can see two children and a dog."
3. Doing: what is each person or animal doing? "The boy is flying a kite."
4. Feel: end with how the picture feels. "Everyone looks happy."

Example 1: a park (UKG and Class 1)

1. This is a picture of a park.
2. I can see green grass and tall trees.
3. Two children are playing on the swings.
4. A girl is sliding down the slide.
5. A man is walking with his dog.
6. The sun is shining.
7. Everyone is happy in the park.

Example 2: a classroom (UKG and Class 1)

1. This is a picture of a classroom.
2. The teacher is standing near the board.
3. She is teaching the children.
4. The children are sitting on benches.
5. A boy is raising his hand.
6. There are books on the desks.
7. The classroom is neat and clean.

Example 3: a market (Class 1 and 2)

1. This is a picture of a busy market.
2. There are many shops selling fruits and vegetables.
3. A man is selling red apples and yellow bananas.
4. A woman is buying tomatoes and putting them in her bag.
5. A boy is holding his mother's hand.
6. A cow is standing on one side of the road.
7. People are talking and the market is full of noise.
8. The market looks colourful and lively.

Example 4: a beach (Class 1 and 2)

1. This is a picture of a sunny beach.
2. The sea is blue and the waves are coming to the shore.
3. Two children are making a sandcastle.
4. A girl is collecting shells in a bucket.
5. A family is sitting under a big umbrella.
6. A man is selling ice cream.
7. Birds are flying over the water.
8. It looks like a fun holiday.

Example 5: a birthday party (Class 2 and 3)

1. This picture shows a birthday party in a decorated room.
2. There are colourful balloons and a banner that says "Happy Birthday".
3. A girl wearing a party hat is standing behind a big chocolate cake.
4. Her friends are clapping and singing the birthday song.
5. Her parents are smiling and taking photos.
6. There are gifts wrapped in shiny paper on the table.
7. One boy is already eating a sweet!
8. Everyone looks excited and cheerful.

Example 6: a rainy day (Class 2 and 3)

1. This picture shows a street on a rainy day.
2. Dark clouds cover the sky and it is raining heavily.
3. Children are walking to school with colourful umbrellas.
4. One boy is jumping in a puddle and splashing water.
5. A girl is wearing a yellow raincoat and boots.
6. Cars are moving slowly on the wet road.
7. A small dog is hiding under a shop's roof.
8. The rain makes everything look fresh and green.

Useful sentence starters

• This is a picture of ___
• I can see ___
• There is / There are ___
• On the left, ___
• On the right, ___
• In the middle, ___
• In the background, ___
• ___ is / are ___ing
• It looks like ___
• I think they feel ___

What is picture description for kids?

It is an activity where a child looks at a picture and describes it in sentences: the place, who is in it, what they are doing and how it feels.

How do I teach picture description to my child?

Use a simple order: place, people, actions, feelings. Start with 5 short sentences in UKG and build up to 8 or more detailed sentences by Class 3.

How many sentences should a picture description have?

Usually 5 sentences for UKG, 6 to 8 for Classes 1 and 2, and 8 to 10 for Class 3. Check your child's school worksheet for the exact number.