Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify key elements of fairytales and create their own fairytale story.

Materials and Prep

• Blank paper
• Colored pencils or crayons
• Familiar fairytale books
• Access to a computer or tablet for research (if available)

Prior to the lesson, review a few well-known fairytales to use as examples during the activities.

Activities

1. Discuss the key elements of fairytales, such as magical creatures, good vs. evil, and happy endings. Use familiar fairytale books to illustrate these elements.
2. Brainstorm and create a list of magical creatures and characters that could be in a fairytale story. Encourage the student to use their imagination.
3. Guide the student in creating their own fairytale story using the characters and elements they brainstormed. Have them write and illustrate their story on the blank paper.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Fairytales are special stories with magical creatures and characters."
• "In fairytales, there is often a good character who overcomes a challenge to have a happy ending."
• "We can use our imagination to create our own fairytale stories with magical creatures and characters."