Where Are They? WH Questions with Illustrations – Printable PDF

Introduction

Answering “Where” questions is a foundational skill in early childhood language development. It allows children to understand and describe locations, actions, and context—crucial components of communication, comprehension, and real-life interaction.

“Where Are They? WH Questions with Illustrations – Printable PDF” is a richly illustrated, action-based resource focused on the plural pronoun they. It helps children practice identifying what people are doing and where they are doing it, through vivid scenes and structured question-answer pairs.

With 16 engaging pages and 64 total prompts, this resource is ideal for speech therapy, ESL instruction, special education, and early learning environments. It is especially helpful for children working on WH-question comprehension, sentence construction, and grammar involving plural subjects.

Product Details

• Type: Printable PDF
• Total Pages: 16
• Scenes Per Page: 4 illustrated Q&A scenes
• Total Prompts: 64 “Where” questions and full-sentence answers
• Focus: Pronoun “they,” plural subjects performing real-world actions
• Actions Included: Running, swimming, playing, sitting, and more
• Locations Featured: Soccer field, park, beach, school, living room, classroom, etc.
• Illustration Style: Bright, inclusive, and child-friendly
• Format: Printable on A4 or US Letter size; suitable for digital or printed use
• Designed For: Ages 3–7, Pre-K to Grade 1

Educational Benefits

• ✅ Reinforces WH-Question Understanding: Supports comprehension of “Where” questions with visual and verbal support.
• ✅ Strengthens Pronoun Use: Focus on they helps children use and understand plural pronouns correctly.
• ✅ Promotes Full-Sentence Responses: Children learn to speak in complete, grammatically correct sentences like “They are playing in the park.”
• ✅ Supports Grammar Development: Combines verbs, subjects, and prepositions in sentence structures for natural language learning.
• ✅ Builds Action-to-Location Awareness: Helps children make real-world connections between what people are doing and where they are doing it.
• ✅ Enhances Visual Learning: Clear illustrations provide context and reduce reliance on rote memorization.
• ✅ Useful for Diverse Learners: Especially effective for children with autism, speech delays, ESL/ELL learners, or cognitive/language processing challenges.
• ✅ Adaptable for Any Setting: Ideal for classroom, therapy sessions, homeschooling, or digital screen-sharing during teletherapy.

Instructions for Use

Step 1: Print or Open Digitally

• Print the PDF on A4 or Letter-sized paper for tactile use, or view it on a tablet, computer, or interactive whiteboard for digital learning.
• Laminate pages or insert into dry-erase sleeves for durability and reuse.

Step 2: Introduce the Concept

• Begin with 1–2 pages, and read aloud each question: “Where are they swimming?”
• Ask the child to observe the illustration and respond. Support with sentence modeling as needed.

Step 3: Practice Full-Sentence Answers

• Encourage complete verbal responses like: “They are swimming in a pool.”
• Prompt gently if the child answers with a single word. Repeat and reinforce.

Step 4: Use in Various Formats

• Use full pages as daily review or classroom displays.
• Cut cards into individual Q&A flashcards for games, sorting activities, or comprehension drills.
• Use in 1-on-1 sessions, small groups, or circle time.

Step 5: Expand the Learning

• Ask follow-up questions like: “What else can you do at the park?”
• Invite children to create their own “Where are they?” scenes by drawing or using toys.
• Link the actions in the cards to real-life experiences the child has had.

Activities Using the Resource

These activities are designed to support different learning styles—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic—while strengthening WH-question comprehension, sentence construction, and plural subject recognition.

1. Match & Say

• Objective: Build comprehension through matching and speaking
• Instructions: Cut the cards into individual Q&A sets. Mix them up and ask the child to match each question with the correct answer.
• Extension: After matching, have the child read the full sentence aloud: “They are sitting in a classroom.”

2. Sentence Builder Game

• Objective: Encourage structured sentence formation
• Instructions: Show only the image. Cover or remove the answer text. Ask the child to describe the scene using a full sentence beginning with “They are…”
• Bonus: Provide a sentence starter strip: “They are ______ in the ______.”

3. Role-Play or Act It Out

• Objective: Connect movement to language
• Instructions: Ask the child to act out an activity from a card—like running or swimming. Then ask: “Where are they running?” and prompt the child to answer using a location.
• Variation: Use toys or dolls to recreate the scene.

4. Group Sorting Challenge

• Objective: Categorize actions and places
• Instructions: Lay out cards and ask the child to sort them into categories like:
  • “They are swimming” vs. “They are sitting”
  • “At the park” vs. “At school”
• Goal: Help children generalize the concept of location across similar actions.

5. Draw and Describe

• Objective: Combine creativity with language recall
• Instructions: After reviewing a page, ask the child to draw their own version of a scene. Then ask them to describe it using a sentence:
  “They are playing in the garden.”

Conclusion

“Where Are They?” is a powerful, simple-to-use tool for teaching young learners how to answer “Where” questions using the plural pronoun they. Through colorful illustrations and real-life scenes, children build confidence in sentence structure, grammar, and expressive language skills.

Perfect for speech therapy, classrooms, ESL instruction, and at-home learning, this printable PDF makes practicing WH questions fun, effective, and accessible.

Download now and start helping your child or student answer with clarity, confidence, and joy!