This week's story is Goldilocks, and there are so many fantastic "fractured fairy tale" versions out there! Jan Brett's classic version has such beautiful illustrations, I start with that one and then move on to the modernized Goldie. Dusty Locks is my very favorite retelling, especially since she hasn't had a bath in "a month of Sundays."
After reading our stories we made some houses for our Teddy Graham bears:
Of course, we had to break for a quick snack...
We reenact this story using super cute Story Doll for the three bears. My mom sewed it, and all of the characters are in one doll:
You can buy something similar at Alma's Designs for $18.
Want to listen to a great storyteller give an oral rendition? Check out Jim Weiss's version on his CD, "Tell Me a Story." We found it at the library, but you can also buy the CD or the individual MP3 from Amazon.
What does Mama like to read when we're studying the three bears? Why, Jasper Fforde's Nursery Crime books, of course! Fforde is the master of hilarious alternate reality tales. The 3 bears appear in the second book of the series:
Come back next week for some more bookworm fun!
After reading our stories we made some houses for our Teddy Graham bears:
Of course, we had to break for a quick snack...
We reenact this story using super cute Story Doll for the three bears. My mom sewed it, and all of the characters are in one doll:
You can buy something similar at Alma's Designs for $18.
Want to listen to a great storyteller give an oral rendition? Check out Jim Weiss's version on his CD, "Tell Me a Story." We found it at the library, but you can also buy the CD or the individual MP3 from Amazon.
Here's a fun action rhyme to finish off the fun for this week. It's a popular one, but this time I found the text at Alphabet Soup
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
Turn around!
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
Touch the ground!
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
Do a clap!
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
Touch your lap!
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
Arms out wide!
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
Touch your side!
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
Hop on one!
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
Your turn is done!
What does Mama like to read when we're studying the three bears? Why, Jasper Fforde's Nursery Crime books, of course! Fforde is the master of hilarious alternate reality tales. The 3 bears appear in the second book of the series:
Come back next week for some more bookworm fun!
I love the activities you do that are related to the story! And I'll bet your kids do too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, we have fun. I hope you will find something your family will enjoy, too!
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