Hello teachers!

This week I am coming with something really special and important for me…

A CLASSIC,  AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL…. STORY

THE GRUFFALO

I am sure you would know the story and the character, because it is an ICON for the English literature. Actually, it is an icon for the children’s literature.

I was lucky to know about this beutiful story during my years as a students at University.  I remember that day perfectly… Our teacher told us the story as good as he could. He had something special while explaining the story… something magic…

Now that I am a teacher, I understand why… It is such a pleasure to read and tell The Gruffalo.

So… If you are teachers, this is a MUST! Every child MUST know and listen to The Gruffalo. That’s why I decided to give you some ideas to use this story in class! Hope you like it!

 BEFORE

Present the story as something important, special…

• Bring the story in a box…
• Bring some pictures of the characters…
• Present the forest where the story takes place…
• Give them the name of the story …

After presenting the story, show them the cover, this way they can start doing predictions.

DURING

During the story, I always recomend you to use the TPR. As I explained before, the idea is to give your students some instructions to do when hearing specific words.

You can also give them a picture of the characters, and they have to “act out” when their character appears in the story.

Julia Donaldson stories have a special rhythm , and it is perfect to “learn” the story easily. I also recommend you to stop in different sentences and make your students finish it.

AFTER

After the storytelling, you can do many different things. There is a huge variety of materials online for free, but I give you some other ideas!

• Use the Films
• Make some crafts
• Work on the song
• Work on the characters
• Create a new “Gruffalo”
• Work on the PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is also nice to have new different resources, that’s why I created a booklet with some activities and resources to do with Primary Students. Here you can find it!

I really hope you find this post useful!