What you need:
A copy of The Three Little Pigs story (classic version or The Three Little Pigs picture book *)
Picture cards or puppets of the characters (three pigs, big bad wolf, houses)
Real-life samples or pictures of straw, sticks, and bricks
Chart paper with the question: “What do you know about pigs or wolves?”
Optional: pig or wolf hat for storytelling fun
Learning Skills and Standards:
- Listening & Comprehension: Following along with a story and recalling key events
- Speaking & Vocabulary: Using new words like straw, sticks, bricks, blow, build, chimney, etc.
- Critical Thinking: Making predictions and expressing opinions (e.g., “Which house is strongest?”)
- Social-Emotional Development: Taking turns during discussions and active listening
- Fine Motor (Optional Extension): Drawing or constructing houses
- Gross Motor: Movement and body control during interactive storytime
- Sequencing & Retelling: Beginning to understand story order and character actions
- Creative Expression: Pretend play and imaginative role play with characters
Objective:
To introduce the story of The Three Little Pigs in a fun and engaging way that builds curiosity, activates prior knowledge, and sets the stage for the week’s learning.