The little book of traditional tales - Marianne Sargent

The oral tradition of fairy tales means that they are a fantastic genrefor storytelling without a text. This Little Book aims to promotestorytelling within Foundation Stage settings, requiring children tothink imaginatively and encouraging their participation in the process.For each story featured there are ideas for activities that fosteractive learning and sustained shared thinking. Furthermore, the centralthemes and moral messages within each story are linked to a Personal,Social and Emotional Development focus, which is directly related tothe Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

This book supports the thematic use of traditional tales (from all overthe world) and is intended for practitioners of nursery children butalso extends into KS1. Each of the stories featured in the book has aPSED focus but is also linked to the EYFS framework withsuggestions for independent follow-up activities.

Each activity page includes:

* Adult-led and independent activity ideas to follow up the story
* PSED focus
* Ideas for interactive displays
* Related songs, poems and rhymes
* A list of additional stories, information books and websites
* Relevant links with the EYFS Areas of Learning and Development