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The Gruffalo Story re-telling activities and lesson plan

The Gruffalo - Retelling

What you need:

The Gruffalo book by Julia Donaldson
Story character puppets or printouts (Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake, Gruffalo)
Gruffalo story path (footprints or felt leaves cutouts to place in order)

Mouse headband or character props (optional)

Printable “My Favorite Part” drawing sheet


Learning Skills and Standards:

  • Sequencing, Comprehension, Language Development
  • Children will retell the story of The Gruffalo using key characters and events.
  • Children will sequence events in the correct order.
  • Children will develop expressive language and listening skills.