Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to retell the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, identify the main characters, and understand the moral of the story. The student will also practice reading skills through fun activities related to the story.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and crayons or markers
• A comfortable reading space
• A printed version of the story (if available) or a parent reading it aloud
• Knowledge of the story of Jack and the Beanstalk

Activities

• Story Time: Read the story of Jack and the Beanstalk together. If you don’t have a printed version, a parent can read it aloud. Make sure to use fun voices for the characters!

• Character Drawing: After reading, ask the student to draw their favorite character from the story. They can also color the beanstalk and the giant!

• Retell the Story: Encourage the student to retell the story in their own words. Ask guiding questions like, “What happened when Jack climbed the beanstalk?”

• Beanstalk Craft: Create a beanstalk using paper or crayons. The student can draw or cut out green leaves and glue them onto a tall piece of paper to make it look like a beanstalk!

• Discussion Time: Talk about the moral of the story. Ask the student what they think Jack learned from his adventure.

Talking Points

• "Who can tell me who Jack is? What did he do with the beans?"
• "What do you think the beanstalk represents? Why is it so special?"
• "Can you name the giant? What do you think he was like?"
• "What was your favorite part of the story? Why did you like it?"
• "What lesson do you think Jack learned? Is it okay to be brave?"
• "What would you do if you found magic beans? Would you plant them?"