PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Understanding Fairy Tales Old and New
A collection of digital resources for three different English Language Arts curriculum standards for grades 3-5 that address characters' traits and motivations in works of literature. They focus on modern retellings of old stories and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Fairy Tales Collection
A collection of digital resources for three different English Language Arts curriculum standards for grades 3-5 that address characters' traits and motivations in works of literature. They focus on modern retellings of old stories and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Storytelling: Performance and Art
Students explore how stories can be told without words, such as through performance and art. This is one of four storytelling lessons.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Storytelling: Oral Traditions
Students talk about what makes a good story, look at the oral tradition of storytelling, and compare and contrast stories from two different cultural traditions. This is one of four storytelling lessons.
East of England Broadband Network
E2 Bn: About Myths and Legends: Why Are Stories Told
This website from England explains the role of myth and legend in every culture and gives many reasons for the importance of the retelling in myth, especially to children. There are links to other interesting spots on the general website.
Sacred Text Archive
Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs, Etext
Indian Fairy Tales is a well-illustrated collection that includes a wonderful notes section giving source information, parallels to other stories and remarks by the author. Very valuable for upper level students of fairy tales.
Sacred Text Archive
More Celtic Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs, Etext
More tales from the Emerald Isle that include a great notes section detailing the source of the story, parallels to it and commentary by the author.
Sacred Text Archive
More English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs, Etext
This collection includes "The Wise Men of Gotham," "The Pied Piper," and other stories. Illustrations are numerous, and advanced students will want to check the notes section for information about sources of the stories, parallels, and...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Fable and Trickster Tales Around the World
The lessons presented in this website "introduce children to folk tales" and how these folktales are changed and affected by generational and cultural values. Includes several links to further related information on folktales, fables,...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Exploring Everyday Folklore With Nina Jaffe
This site features an online workshop where students have an opportunity to explore everyday folklore with the help of the author Nina Jaffe. Find out how you can find folklore in different aspects of your own life. Students will have an...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Folktale Writer's Workshop
What exactly is the definition of a folktale? This resource offers insight into this topic. Learners will participate in a Folktale writer's workshop where they will learn about folktales and will eventually write their own and publish it.
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Researching the Folktale
An excellent informational page concerning the origins of the folktale. Addresses questions such as "where did it [the folktale] come from?" and discusses dates, sources, and examples. Great site for anyone looking to research the basic...
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Alabama Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Alabama.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: California Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of California.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Colorado Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Colorado.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Florida Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Florida.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Georgia Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Georgia.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Illinois Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth or legend from the state of Illinois.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Indiana Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Indiana.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Kansas Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Kansas.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Kentucky Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth or legend from the state of Kentucky.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Louisiana Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Louisiana.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Maryland Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Maryland.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Massachusetts Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Massachusetts.