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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Gretel

For Students 9th - 10th
In this poem, a female fairy tale stereotype from the story "Hansel and Gretel" is examined within twelve stanzas.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Wild Swans and Other Stories by Hans Christian Andersen

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Wild Swans and Other Stories by Hans Christian Andersen [1870], a collection of fairy tales and children's stories.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: On the Way to Wonderland by Clara Doty Bates

For Students 2nd - 4th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book On the Way to Wonderland by Clara Doty Bates (c1885), a collection of illustrated nursery rhymes and fairy tales.
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Interactive
Other

Kidoons: The Real Princess (Or the Princess and the Pea)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An animated version of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, the "Real Princess" (or "The Princess and the Pea"). Website also contains coloring pages and games for children. Available in multiple languages.
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eBook
Carnegie Mellon University

Cm Univ.: "The Devil With the Three Golden Hairs"

For Students 6th - 8th
This site from the Carnegie Mellon University provides the original text of the Grimm's fairytale, "The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs," which was later retold by Natalie Babbitt.
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Activity
Other

Primera Escuela: First School

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A diverse variety of fun activities for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. Among other subjects you'll find: alphabet, animals, holidays and events, coloring pages (for fairy tales, holidays, vocabulary, etc.) crafts and more....
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the complete text of the fairy tale novella The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens.
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Activity
University of Pittsburgh

Grimm Brothers' Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Compiled by a retired German professor and folklorist, this site is an excellent resource for anyone seeking information about the Grimm Brothers. Contains a chronology for both brothers, a listing of their academic accomplishments, and...
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Website
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encylopedia Mythica: Folktales From Many Lands

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a Mayan folktale about how the sun and moon were created, a Russian tale about how a farm boy becomes a prince, a Scandinavian tale about how Winter captured Spring, or a Blackfoot Indian story about learning from buffalo. More than...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Princess and the Pea" by Hans Christian Andersen

For Students 5th - 6th
A learning module that begins with "The Princess and the Pea" by Hans Christian Andersen, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Elves and the Shoemaker" by Barbara Radner

For Students 5th - 6th
A learning module that begins with "The Elves and the Shoemaker" by Barbara Radner, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Modern the Emperor's New Clothes: Video

For Students 5th
As you watch this modern version of The Emperor's New Clothes, take note of the character's personalities, how these characters interact, and how they are similar or different from one another. Check out the additional activities below...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Modern Rumpelstiltskin: Video

For Students 4th - 5th
As you watch this modern story of Rumpelstiltskin, take note of the characters, setting, and what happens in the story. Check out the additional activities below for the classroom and home, and watch the "Guided Viewing" version for...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Modern Little Red Riding Hood: Video

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
As you watch this updated story of Little Red Riding Hood, notice the traits, motivations, and feelings of the characters in the story. Check out the additional activities including Guided viewing. Students describe characters in a story...
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Lesson Plan
A to Z Teacher Stuff

A to Z Teacher Stuff: Folktale Unit Ideas (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This resource includes an introduction of folk tales through various activities. Ideal for grades K-2.
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eBook
Other

The Lancashire Grid for Learning: "The Ugly Duckling"

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Perfect to encourage elementary-aged independent reading, use this children's tale as a read along. Or for those who need assistance, listen in narrated audio.

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