This domain will introduce your students to three themes in folktales that have been told to children for generations, using variations from different lands or countries. By listening to these stories, students will increase their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills, be exposed to different places and cultures from around the world, and learn valuable universal lessons.

This domain provides an opportunity to connect to different cultures and in some cases explore folktales from students’ own cultures.

The first three readalouds are all stories about good people who are treated unfairly and ultimately find happiness, with variations set in France, Egypt, and Ireland.

The next three read-alouds are folktales about supernaturally small characters. These include variations set in England, Denmark, and Japan.

The last three read-alouds are all folktales about cunning animals who try to trick children, with variations set in Germany, China, and Botswana.

Reading these folktales and fairy tales will help students develop a strong foundation for their understanding and enjoyment of similar storiesfrom different lands.

Parent Letters: Different Lands/Similar Stories