Billy Goat Gruff

Every 3 weeks, Rynae's school will select a story theme and base most of its activities on it. I found out from her that her teacher has read 3 billy goats gruff to the class for this term. Coincidentally while web surfing one day, I slipped into The Toy Maker, a wonderful website with lots of FREE paper crafts and found some paper models on this fairy tale.

Believing that parents should support teachings and supplement enrichment, I printed the 3 goats and troll for her to enact the story. The goats' legs were a bit wobbly so I glued chopsticks to make them more sturdy. By inviting children to observe, study, experiment and eventually explore the characters in a story, we are helping to enhance their natural curiosities and eagerness to learn. It was a simple story so she finished 'telling' it in a flash. At least I can be assured that she pays attention in class! Haha.

When telling the story becomes run of the mill, she gave the goats new identity - Rynae, Mummy and Daddy and began her wild expedition along the sofa. I did try to tell her that those are BILLY goats meaning they are boys thus cannot be Rynae or Mummy but she was oblivious to their gender. It doesn't really matter actually.