Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and discuss different elements of fairytales, such as characters, settings, and magical elements.

Materials and Prep

• A collection of fairytale books
• A whiteboard or large paper
• Markers or crayons
• Optional: Dress-up clothes or props related to fairytales

Activities

1. Read a Fairytale: Choose a fairytale from your collection and read it aloud to your student. Encourage them to listen carefully and pay attention to the characters, settings, and any magical elements mentioned in the story.
2. Character Drawing: After reading the fairytale, ask your student to choose their favorite character from the story. Provide them with paper and markers or crayons, and ask them to draw a picture of the character. Encourage them to include any special features or details that make the character unique.
3. Setting Exploration: Discuss the setting of the fairytale with your student. Ask them questions like, "Where did the story take place?" or "What did the place look like?" Then, together, draw the setting on the whiteboard or large paper. Encourage your student to contribute ideas and help with the drawing.
4. Magical Elements Hunt: Go back to the fairytale and ask your student to identify any magical elements mentioned in the story. It could be a magic wand, a talking animal, or a spell. Write down these magical elements on the whiteboard or large paper. Discuss what makes them magical and why they are important to the story.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "In fairytales, we read about special characters like princesses, knights, and talking animals."
• "The setting is where the story takes place. It can be a castle, a forest, or even under the sea."
• "Sometimes, fairytales have magical elements like magic spells or enchanted objects. These things make the story more exciting and interesting."
• "When we draw pictures of the characters and settings, we can use our imagination to make them look just like we imagine them in our minds."
• "By listening to and reading fairytales, we can learn about different kinds of stories and use our imagination to create our own fairytales too!"