For Grown-Ups
What you’ll need
- Props or costume pieces to go with your camper’s folktale (optional)
Ask About Today
Can you tell me about a fable or fairy tale you enjoy?
Explore
est. 40 min
Anansi and the Sky Kingdom
Anansi is a clever spider in a series of well-known folktales from Ghana. In this story, he uses his tricks to bring light to the world.
Fixed Fairy Tales
You might know some of these fairy tales, like Humpty Dumpty and The Three Little Pigs. But in these “retellings,” the endings might surprise you!
Arthur’s Puppet Theater
You’re the director of a puppet show! In this game, you’ll tell the story of Little Red Riding Hood, starring Arthur and his friends.
Create
est. 15 min
Story Theater
Stories are fun to read, but they’re also fun to act out. You’re the star!
Toolkit Materials:
Other Materials:
Props or costume pieces to go with your camper’s folktale (optional)
Grown-Ups
Help your camper pick a fairy tale or folktale they know very well. If you have some easy props or costume pieces to add, offer them up, too.
Kids
Pretend to be a character in your favorite story! Act out the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Use your animal figurines or some stuffed animals or dolls and let them be the other characters. (Or direct a sibling, if you’ve got one!)
Read
est. 3 min
The Stinky Cheese Man
You might know the story of the Gingerbread Man. Meet the Stinky Cheese Man in this story by Jon Scieszka, with pictures by Lane Smith.
Move
est. 15 min
Lulu the Locust Yoga Story
As you listen to this story with Rashmi, try the yoga poses that go along with it.