February 26 is National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” Albert Einstein
Supplies:
• Fronts of used greeting cards.
To Play:
Note: Please review the elements of a fairy tale before beginning play.
Version 1:
Place a stack of card fronts face down on the table. Each player selects three cards and creates a short fairy tale that incorporates elements from those cards. Players go around the table sharing their fairy tale.
Version 2:
Create a fairy tale cooperatively where by the first play turns over a card. Elements on the card must be used in the creation of the fairy tale. Players take turns going around the circle adding to the storyline. Play continues until the tale reaches a happy ending. Once this tale is complete, the next player turns over the second card and the tale telling begins all over again.
Version 3:
Create a fairy tale cooperatively whereby the first player turns over a card and starts the tale based an image from that card. The second player then flips over the next card and must continue the tale, but must incorporate an element from this new card. Play continues until cards run out or the tale reaches a happy ending.
Elements of a fairy tale:
· A short story that highlights a problem that gets resolved … thus a happy ending.
· Typically includes fantastical creatures and/or characters – both good and evil – such as elves, fairies, giants, gnomes, goblins, mermaids, trolls, unicorns, or witches … but does not have to include fairies.
· Typically includes elements of magic or enchantments. Note: magic may be positive or negative.
· The tale is set in the past.
· Often objects, people, or events appear in threes or sevens.
· Usually teaches a lesson or highlights culturally important values.
Sources:
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/14912-if-you-want-your-children-to-be-intelligent-read-them