Last week and over the next two weeks, we are exploring the wonderful world of Fairy Tales. From “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” to “The Three Little Pigs” our little learners have been captivated by classic tales filled with imagination, adventure, and important lessons.
Fairy tales play a vital role in early childhood development. They not only spark creativity and imagination but also help children understand story structure, characters, and plot—key elements in building strong literacy skills. Through read-alouds, role-play, and sequencing activities, children are beginning to recognise story patterns and retell familiar tales in their own words. This is an important skill for children to develop as it supports their comprehension, understanding of concepts of print and that print conveys meaning.
Our Letter of the Week is C— Children will practice forming the letter C, identifying words that begin with C, and lots of crafting to cement their recognition of the letter.
In numeracy, we explored concepts such as size (small, medium, large), ordering (first, next, last), and simple counting games based on story elements. Goldilocks’ bowls and chairs will give us the perfect opportunity to discuss comparisons and quantities.
Our sensory tray is transformed into the worlds of the Fairy Tales for children to explore, developing their imagination and fine motor skills to retell stories and create new ones.
Crafting and artwork have brought fairy tales to life! From making collages to designing their own fairy tale castles, the children expressed their understanding of stories through colour, texture, and creativity.
