DLTK's Fairy Tales Activities
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Welcome to the "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" section!
Explore the enchanting world of this beloved fairy tale with a variety of engaging activities and resources. Listen to, print, read, or watch the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Enjoy coloring pages, tracer pages, and a variety of crafts with characters from the fairy tale. Enhance learning with printable vocabulary word resources, creative writing worksheets, and a range of vocabulary word puzzles. Perfect for home or classroom use, these resources provide a fun and educational way to enjoy the adventures of Goldilocks and the three bears.
Goldilocks Coloring Pages:
Goldilocks Crafts:
Bear Paper Bag Puppet
(put bow in hair for mama, under chin for papa and leave it off for baby)
Goldilocks Printable Vocabulary Word Resources:
Goldilocks Creative Writing Worksheets:
Goldilocks Worksheets:
Goldilocks Videos on Pauseitivity.com:
Links to Other Sites:
- KidZone.ws: 5 W's Lesson Plan
The History of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"
"Goldilocks and the Three Bears" is a beloved fairy tale that has been enchanting readers for generations. The story follows a young girl named Goldilocks who enters the house of three bears while they are away and tries out their porridge, chairs, and beds, finding that she prefers the items belonging to the baby bear.
Origins and Evolution
The tale was first recorded in narrative form by the British writer Robert Southey. His version, titled "The Story of the Three Bears," was published in 1837 in his collection "The Doctor." In Southey's version, the protagonist was an old woman rather than a young girl, and the bears were described as a "little, small, wee bear," a "middle-sized bear," and a "great, huge bear."
Over time, the story evolved, with the old woman being replaced by a young girl named Silverhair. By the early 20th century, the girl had become known as Goldilocks, and the tale took on the more familiar form that is widely recognized today.
Plot Summary
In the most common version of the story, Goldilocks discovers a house in the forest and, finding it empty, decides to go inside. She tries the porridge of the three bears, finding the first bowl too hot, the second too cold, and the third just right. She then tries their chairs, breaking the smallest one, and finally their beds, where she falls asleep in the smallest bed. The bears return home, discover the intruder, and wake Goldilocks, who then runs away.
Themes and Interpretations
The story explores themes of curiosity, boundary-crossing, and the consequences of one's actions. It also touches on the idea of finding things that are "just right," which resonates with children learning about preferences and making choices.
Cultural Impact
"Goldilocks and the Three Bears" has had a significant cultural impact, inspiring numerous adaptations in books, films, and television. It is often used in educational settings to teach children about size, temperature, and the concept of moderation.