Kindergarden - Kings and Queens

12B-15

Kings and Queens: Supplemental Guide 199

5B-2

Dear Family Member,

Your child will listen to several fairy tales related to kings and queens at school. Your

child will hear:

• “The Princess and the Pea”


• “Cinderella”


• “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”

Below are some suggestions for activities that you can do at home to reinforce what

your child is learning about kings and queens.

1. Now I Am King/Queen!

Ask your child, “What would you do if you were king or queen?” Encourage your child

to tell you about the advantages and disadvantages of the life of a king or queen. Have

your child make up new rules for the family as you write them down on the back of this

page. This is a good opportunity to remind your child that a ruler needs to think about

what is best for the whole kingdom (your family) and not just him/herself.

2. Royal Sayings: “It’s Good to Be King” and “The Golden Touch”

Your child will learn about these two sayings. Ask your child what these sayings mean.

“It’s good to be king” means that it is great to be in charge and have everyone listen to

you and do things for you.

“The golden touch” means that it is very easy for you to make money or that you are

very good at anything you try (e.g., always scoring points in basketball or being very

good at fi xing things).

3. Happily Ever After

Encourage your child to make up his/her own fairy tale using the common phrases

“once upon a time” to begin the story and “happily ever after” to end the story.

4. Read Aloud Each Day

Set aside time to read to your child every day. Please refer to the list of books sent

home with the previous family letter, recommending books related to kings and queens.

Encourage your child to share with you the enjoyable fairy tales about kings and queens