Goldilocks and The Three Bears (My First Fairy Tales)
MY VERY FIRST FAIRY TALES Series
What’s inside...
When Goldilocks sneaks into the three bears' cottage, it seems there's no one home. So she helps herself to their porridge; she sits in their chairs; and she lies down in their beds. But then the bears return home from their walk! Will they catch that naughty little girl?
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Goldilocks
Baby Bear
Mummy Bear
Daddy Bear
Discussion points
What do you think Goldilocks felt when she entered the bears' house without permission?
How do you think the bears felt when they saw someone had used their things?
Why is it important to respect other people's belongings?
What would you have done if you were Goldilocks when you first entered the house?
How could Goldilocks have made better decisions in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to put themselves in both Goldilocks’ and the bears’ shoes, fostering empathy and understanding. Use pauses after each question to give your child time to think and express their ideas. Validate their responses to reinforce open communication. Relate the story to their personal experiences to make the discussion more relatable and impactful.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect for others' property
Explanation: Goldilocks enters the home of the three bears without permission and uses their belongings.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of asking for permission before using someone else's things.
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences
Explanation: Goldilocks faces the consequences of her actions when the bears return home.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that there are consequences to their actions, promoting responsibility.
Example Lesson: Apologizing for mistakes
Explanation: The story can be interpreted as highlighting the need for Goldilocks to apologize to the bears for her actions.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to apologize and make amends when they have wronged someone.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and exploration
Explanation: Goldilocks' curiosity leads her to explore the bear's house.
Real-World Application: Children learn to explore and satisfy their curiosity, but it also teaches them to be mindful of boundaries.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Goldilocks tries different chairs, bowls of porridge, and beds to find the one that suits her best.
Real-World Application: Children understand the importance of trying different solutions to find the one that works best for them.