Kindergarden - Stories

Stories: Supplemental Guide 227

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Dear Family Member,

Over the next several days, your child will enjoy more classic stories including:

• “Momotaro, Peach Boy”—a Japanese folktale


• “The Story of Jumping Mouse”—a Native American folktale


• “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”—a popular English fairy tale


• “Tug-of-War”—an African trickster tale

I have included images from the story “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” with this letter

to help your child retell the story. There are great opportunities to repeat key phrases like,

“too hot,” “too cold,” and “just right!” as well as “somebody’s been [eating my porridge]”

in a loud, medium, and soft voice.

1. Drawing a Story

Have your child draw a picture of his/her favorite story. Ask your child about the

characters (or who) are in his/her picture. Ask your child about the setting (or where the

story takes place) in the picture. Ask your child about the plot (or what is happening) in

the picture.

3. Family Movie Night

Many of these stories have movies or videos. You may wish to gather the family

together and watch a video of a story. After watching, ask your child about the similarities

and differences between listening to the story and watching a video of the story.

4. Sayings and Phrases: Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You

This means you should treat other people with the same kindness, respect, and

consideration with which you would like to have them treat you. In “Goldilocks and the

Three Bears,” Goldilocks went into the bears’ home without asking and ate their food,

sat in their chairs, and slept in their beds. This was not a considerate thing to do. You

can ask your child, “Would you like a stranger to eat your food?” or “How would you

feel if someone took something of yours without asking and broke it?” This saying also

encourages positive behaviors like sharing with others and treating others nicely.

5. Read Aloud Each Day

Continue to set aside time to read to your child every day, especially tell your child

stories in your home language.

I hope you and your child continue enjoying stories together.

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