Little Red Hen

Activity 1

I can sequence a story and use details in my writing.

Listen to this story:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLzna0Hrsco

Activity 2

On a piece of paper, write the sequence of steps it takes to make the bread.

Activity 3

On a piece of paper, write a letter to the cat, dog, and duck explaining why they do not deserve to eat the bread.

Activity 4

Little Red Hen - Help Wanted

Write a help wanted ad for Little Red Hen to send via paper airplane to the next town.

Materials:

• Lots of paper!

(Test as many designs as you want to see what works the best! You can even research how to fold different designs)

Answers

Activity 1:  NA

Activity 2:  The Little Red Hen’s Steps to Bake Bread

1. Find the seeds – The Little Red Hen finds some wheat seeds and decides to plant them.

2. Plant the seeds – She plants the seeds in the soil, even though no one helps her.

3. Water and care for the plants – She waters the seeds and pulls weeds so they will grow.

4. Harvest the wheat – When the wheat grows tall and golden, she cuts it down.

5. Take the wheat to the mill – She carries the wheat to the miller, who grinds it into flour.

6. Mix the ingredients – She takes the flour home and mixes it with water, yeast, and salt.

7. Knead the dough – She kneads the dough until it is smooth.

8. Let it rise – She lets the dough rest so it will rise and become fluffy.

9. Bake the bread – She puts the dough in the oven and bakes it until it turns golden brown.

10. Enjoy the bread – At the end, the Little Red Hen eats the fresh, warm bread all by herself—because she was the only one who worked for it!

Activity 3:  Answers will vary.

Activity 4:  Answers will vary.

Source:  https://www.thegiftedguide.com/language-arts/grades-1-2