Fairy Tales STEM Blog Series What are STEM Tales? STEM Tales are a way to integrate literacy and STEM/STEAM activities for kids in first through third grade. The stories engage the kids, and as they read through the story they are seamlessly lead through the Engineering Design Process. Click any of the images below to read more about the STEM challenge, read this post about how to run a STEM tale challenge, or visit my Teachers pay Teachers shop where you can purchase one STEM tale, sets of 3, or 12 altogether. Goldilocks and the Three Bears Robin Hood Rapunzel Hansel and Gretel Beauty and the Beast Jack and the Beanstalk The Ugly Duckling The 3 Billy Goats Gruff The 3 Little Pigs Snow White Little Red Riding Hood The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Rereading and retelling stories is both a joy and essential learning element for children. I think we can all remember our favorite stories read many times over and can even recite them clearly still. Here I share with you 5 creative ways to retell a story, so that you can guide students in continuing to love this foundational literacy practice.
Today, we're delighted to present you with a collection of "Blueberry Boy" comics by Plamondon. The author of this series has previously showcased her talent on Bored Panda in an earlier post featuring relatable and humorous comics depicting life's silly moments. This time, we've chosen to highlight a series dedicated to parenting, exploring situations that readers can easily relate to, especially if they have a baby themselves.
Two little bears try to wake their mother; an elephant and a lion have a showdown; clever rats try to outsmart a cat; and a kitten gets lost.
For millennia, cultures around the world have used stories to teach and to heal. Jesus’ parables are an example that many people know. Others may be more familiar with Jataka tales, stories of the Buddha’s incarnations. Still others have learned from the stories of Anansi, of Coyote, of Nanabouzho
Fairy Tales STEM Blog Series What are STEM Tales? STEM Tales are a way to integrate literacy and STEM/STEAM activities for kids in first through third grade. The stories engage the kids, and as they read through the story they are seamlessly lead through the Engineering Design Process. Click any of the images below to read more about the STEM challenge, read this post about how to run a STEM tale challenge, or visit my Teachers pay Teachers shop where you can purchase one STEM tale, sets of 3, or 12 altogether. Goldilocks and the Three Bears Robin Hood Rapunzel Hansel and Gretel Beauty and the Beast Jack and the Beanstalk The Ugly Duckling The 3 Billy Goats Gruff The 3 Little Pigs Snow White Little Red Riding Hood The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Folktales, Fables, Fairytales, and Tall Tales come up at some point throughout the year with all grade levels from Kinder to 5th grade. Over the years, I’ve found some absolutely WONDERFUL anchor charts that helped me create a visual reminder for my students. Here are some of my favorites! These... Read more
Want to craft an enchanting fairy tale retellings and learn the art of subverting fairy tales? Discover how to flip classic tropes, reimagine characters, and twist traditional plot lines for a modern audience.
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One of my favorite ways to wrap up a tall tales genre unit is having students write their own tall tale and publishing their stories as TALL creations. Come grab a free Google Docs template for students to type their stories.
None of us want to admit it, but test prep is a crucial part of many of our jobs. We have to introduce kids to the format of the test before they get to the test. We have to teach them how to respond to the sort of questions the test will ask them. And we have to teach them to read and answer thoroughly and completely. I don't know about you, but most of my kids try and take the easy way out.
For millennia, cultures around the world have used stories to teach and to heal. Jesus’ parables are an example that many people know. Others may be more familiar with Jataka tales, stories of the Buddha’s incarnations. Still others have learned from the stories of Anansi, of Coyote, of Nanabouzho
Do you have a STEM station in your classroom or homeschool? If you aren't sure how to facilitate STEM / STEAM learning, fear not! It may sound intimidating but it is truly intuitive to kids especially at the primary level where their little minds are bursting with imagination and creativity. By setting up a ready-to-go STEM station, you will be providing an open invitation for STEM exploration.
Explore the art of writing compelling redemption arcs with our insightful guide. Featuring iconic examples like Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Every story is a carefully woven tapestry of tensions. And while narrative tensions can vary in both nature and magnitude, every form of tension has the power to create dissonance that’s vital to a story’s success. It’s this dissonance, the divide between a character and an object of their desire,
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A family learns that 'things' don't matter as much as family! Read the best free bedtime stories, fairy tales and poems for kids and short stories for kids here!
In 1899, Sigmund Freud explored the unconscious and was one of the first psychologists to ever study the subject. He even write a book about his findings known as The Interpretation of Dreams to explain the unconscious to the public. In 1903,...
The Horse & The Butterfly is a short story and simple metaphor about the prisions we can create in our own minds and how to free ourselves.
Fred feels so angry one day! Luckily his parents are here to help him manage his feelings. Read the best bedtime stories, fairy tales and short stories here!
Download This Writing Worksheet (PDF) We’ve brainstormed point of view before, but once you’ve chosen your viewpoint, there are still many more decisions to make as to your narrator, and your narrator’s voice. Whether your narrator is a character in the story, or a version of your authorial self, it helps to make these…
Who doesn’t like classic fairy tales? Snow White, Cinderella. There truly is nothing like these stories that have been faithful to us as children for generations. I love the idea of meshing these fairy tale classics with STEM activities.
Help students plan and pre-write a narrative short story by following this blog post. Includes free graphic organizers and step-by-step directions.
Fairy Tale STEM Activity - Goldilocks and the Three Bears Try a hands-on STEM challenge with Goldilocks and the Three Bears! This STEM activity is designed for lower elementary kids. I am so excited to share some details about it! STEM tales introduce the youngest budding engineers to STEM, by taking a familiar story and using it to walk through the engineering design process. Do you love telling and re-telling stories with your kids? Do you ever change the ending to spice it up a bit? That's exactly what STEM tales is all about! Integrate Literacy and STEM with Fairy Tales The 8-page book provides an alternative ending to this story. Your students need to help make a bed for Goldilocks. Goldilocks is simply a printed out figure, which you can add weigh to with either small masses, pennies, or washers. Using whatever crafting materials you have handy (index cards and tape are really all that is needed, but feel free to use other supplies as well), create a new bed for Goldilocks. The Testing Phase of the STEM Challenge Is the bed large enough? Will it hold the weight of the figure? You will be surprised at the designs your students come up with! Designing and creating a bed for Goldilocks is a way for students to bring the fairy tale alive. After you have tested out the beds, it's time to introduce the bear family to the challenge (mama, papa, and baby, who is the same size as Goldilocks). You will add heavier weights to mama and papa bear, and then test the designs again. This is a great way to demonstrate why it's important to know your design criteria before starting a STEM challenge! Mama bear may fit on some and not others, or papa bear may fit but weigh too much and collapse the bed. Get the Goldilocks Fairy Tale STEM Challenge Here is the link to the full resource. In addition to all the steps above, the 8-page story book guides students through the engineering design process and also includes a self-evaluation check list. Or pin the idea for later: How to Conduct a STEM Tale Challenge To read more about how to conduct a STEM challenge, visit this post: To see all posts in this series, click here:
Drama students create their own mixed-up fairy tales using grab-bag elements borrowed from a variety of stories! Four pages of story elements to mix up.
Here Are 10 Fresh And New Fairy Tale Prompts To Help Spark Your Next Short Story or Novel Idea. Do You Love Fairy Tales? Want To Write Them? Check Out These 10...
Everyone in class wants to be different things - what will their teacher say? Read the best free bedtime stories, short stories for kids and fairy tales here!
Teachers can tell these illustrated folktales from around the world in the classroom as part of a math unit or have the students perform the stories. A reproducible tangram pattern is provided.
Fred feels so angry one day! Luckily his parents are here to help him manage his feelings. Read the best bedtime stories, fairy tales and short stories here!
Learn how to develop a story and read ten steps to a plot that has structure, momentum and the ingredients readers love.
Teach your children about myths and legends with this comprehensive teaching pack. It includes a full topic guide, example texts to explore, story starters, activity resources and eye-catching display materials to enhance your learning environment!
Not only are they informative and interesting, but the very best biographies are as entertaining, compelling, engaging, and page-turning as fiction.
Whether you are teaching the beatitudes at home and in Sunday school. Make it easier with this free printable Beatitudes craft for kids.
Grab a blanket and a warm drink and settle by the fire to read or listen to these 10 Norwegian tales of mystery, magic, and mayhem.
Are your fictional characters falling flat? There might be some crucial elements that you're missing.
