How many times can you run the same fairytale writing response or retell activity before you're the one dreading it (let alone your students)?
I was tired of it. I wanted something my students could actually make, something that would double as a stunning classroom display, and something they'd be proud to carry home and share and work for me in bridging the learning between school and home instead of it disappearing into a folder or book.
That is where the Fairytale-O-Rama idea was born. A hands-on craftivity set where students build 3D story scapes (think mini dioramas!) to retell, respond to, and celebrate fairytales.
This isn't another cut-and-paste retell sheet. It's fairytales brought to life (...literally 3D), combining narrative retell skills, fine motor development, and genuine hands-on engagement in one super low-prep, high-buy-in package.
What's included :
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7 fairytales covered, each with 4–7 scape/diorama pieces to build that cover different parts of the story
- The Three Little Pigs
- The Three Billy Goats Gruff
- The Gingerbread Man
- Little Red Riding Hood
- Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- The Little Red Hen
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- Attachable writing sheet/space to pair with each story scape
- Visual step-by-step instructions so pre-readers can build with confidence and independence
- Video modelling included, perfect for centres, rotations or independent work
- Supports retell structure and narrative sequencing
- Fine motor skill development through cutting, folding and assembling
- Australian Curriculum Version 9 aligned
Why teachers love this
Reluctant writers who usually shut down at "write a retell" light up when there's something to build first. The 3D element gives every student (including your most hesitant writers) a reason to engage, talk about the story, and then write with purpose... and because visual instructions and video modelling are built right in, even your pre-readers can build independently.
Perfect for time-poor teachers looking for:
- Play-based literacy learning experiences
- Retell and response-to-text activities
- Consolidation of narrative structure
- Assessment of retell and sequencing skills
- Independent centres and rotations (thanks to visual + video support)
- Take-home showcase pieces linking home and school learning
Just choose, print and hand out.
If you're ready to swap the same tired retell worksheet for something students will beg to make again, we've got you covered
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