Picture books aren’t just for storytime—they're your best allies in lesson planning.

In this Masterclass , you’ll discover how to transform picture books into rich, flexible planning tools that spark inquiry, build bilingual language skills, and connect naturally with the PYP framework.

Designed for early childhood educators working in bilingual and play-based settings, this course shows you how to:

Select powerful books that align with transdisciplinary themes and key concepts

Build weekly plans that integrate language, cognitive, social-emotional, and motor development

Use stories to launch play centers, small-group activities, and child-led investigations

Promote dual-language learning with practical storytelling strategies

Connect picture books to Approaches to Learning (ATL) and learner profile attributes

Whether you're new to the PYP or simply looking to deepen your use of literature in the classroom, you'll leave with a complete PICTURE BOOK PLANNING TOOLKIT  , and a clear method for turning stories into strategy.

⭐Perfect for bilingual preschool and early years teachers in IB schools, Reggio-inspired classrooms, and any educator who believes in the power of story to shape meaningful learning.

Picture Books as Planning Tools in PYP Early Childhood Education

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