First Tales and Fables
Gentle introductions to classic tales and fables that spark curiosity about literature.
Description : Through gentle introductions to classic tales and fables, this course sparks curiosity about storytelling while developing critical listening and comprehension skills in a supportive environment.
Category : English
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Welcome to the World of Tales
Section 1: What Is a Story?
- Lesson 1: Discovering Stories
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Discovering Stories
- Lesson 2: Journey into Tales
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Journey into Tales
Section 2: Meet Our Fables
- Lesson 1: Classic Tale Introductions
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Classic Tale Introductions
- Lesson 2: Exploring Fable Characters
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Exploring Fable Characters
Section 3: Fun with Narratives
- Lesson 1: Listening to Short Stories
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Listening to Short Stories
- Lesson 2: Picture Story Time
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Picture Story Time
Section 4: Our Story World
- Lesson 1: Imagining Story Land
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Imagining Story Land
- Lesson 2: Making Story Choices
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Making Story Choices
Section 5: Story Recap
- Lesson 1: Reviewing Story Elements
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Reviewing Story Elements
- Lesson 2: Sharing Story Highlights
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Sharing Story Highlights
Module 2: Building Characters and Settings
Section 1: Characters in Tales
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Characters
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Characters
- Lesson 2: Identifying Heroes and Helpers
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Identifying Heroes and Helpers
Section 2: Magical Settings
- Lesson 1: Discovering Magical Landscapes
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Discovering Magical Landscapes
- Lesson 2: Visualizing Story Worlds
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Visualizing Story Worlds
Section 3: Talking Animals and Friends
- Lesson 1: Listening to Animal Tales
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Listening to Animal Tales
- Lesson 2: Understanding Animal Roles
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Understanding Animal Roles
Section 4: Feelings of Characters
- Lesson 1: Emotions in Stories
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Emotions in Stories
- Lesson 2: Empathy in Tales
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Empathy in Tales
Section 5: Recap and Role-Play
- Lesson 1: Acting Out Story Characters
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Acting Out Story Characters
- Lesson 2: Recap of Characters and Settings
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Recap of Characters and Settings
Module 3: Uncovering the Moral Lessons
Section 1: What Is a Moral?
- Lesson 1: Understanding Good and Bad
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Understanding Good and Bad
- Lesson 2: Learning Simple Lessons
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Learning Simple Lessons
Section 2: Famous Moral Fables
- Lesson 1: The Story of the Boy Who Cried Wolf
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 The Story of the Boy Who Cried Wolf
- Lesson 2: The Tortoise and the Hare
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 The Tortoise and the Hare
Section 3: Morals in Everyday Tales
- Lesson 1: Listening for Lessons
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Listening for Lessons
- Lesson 2: Discussing Simple Meanings
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Discussing Simple Meanings
Section 4: Fun with Lessons
- Lesson 1: Story-Based Questions
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Story-Based Questions
- Lesson 2: Drawing the Moral
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Drawing the Moral
Section 5: Recap: Lessons Learned
- Lesson 1: Talking About What We Learned
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Talking About What We Learned
- Lesson 2: Group Story Discussion
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Group Story Discussion
Module 4: Storytelling Techniques
Section 1: Voice and Tone
- Lesson 1: Using Your Voice
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Using Your Voice
- Lesson 2: Speaking Clearly and Slowly
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Speaking Clearly and Slowly
Section 2: Acting Out Tales
- Lesson 1: Expressing Emotions Through Actions
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Expressing Emotions Through Actions
- Lesson 2: Role-Playing Characters
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Role-Playing Characters
Section 3: Story Sequencing
- Lesson 1: Beginning, Middle, and End
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Beginning, Middle, and End
- Lesson 2: Ordering Short Events
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Ordering Short Events
Section 4: Using Visual Images
- Lesson 1: Creating Mental Pictures
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Creating Mental Pictures
- Lesson 2: Drawing Story Scenes
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Drawing Story Scenes
Section 5: Bringing It All Together
- Lesson 1: Storytelling Recap
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Storytelling Recap
- Lesson 2: Sharing a Short Tale
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Sharing a Short Tale
Module 5: Sharing and Celebrating Stories
Section 1: Story Sharing Circle
- Lesson 1: Listening to Peers
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Listening to Peers
- Lesson 2: Taking Turns in Storytelling
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Taking Turns in Storytelling
Section 2: Creating Your Own Tales
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming Story Ideas
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Brainstorming Story Ideas
- Lesson 2: Imagining Your Own Fable
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Imagining Your Own Fable
Section 3: Story Art
- Lesson 1: Drawing Your Favorite Tale Scene
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Drawing Your Favorite Tale Scene
- Lesson 2: Coloring Story Moments
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Coloring Story Moments
Section 4: Story Performance
- Lesson 1: Performing Short Tales
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Performing Short Tales
- Lesson 2: Applauding Friends
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Applauding Friends
Section 5: Final Celebration
- Lesson 1: Recap of Our Tales Adventure
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Recap of Our Tales Adventure
- Lesson 2: Sharing Final Thoughts
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Sharing Final Thoughts