The Little Red Hen — Simple Retell & Hands-On Play

Toddlers build comprehension through action, imitation, and repeated vocabulary.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Fairy Tales
• Learning area: Social Studies / SEL
• Level: Toddler

Objectives

• Use 1–2 word responses
• Imitate actions
• Engage in brief role-play

Materials

• Picture cards/props
• Simple manipulatives
• Puppets

Instructions

Read a shortened version; act out key moments; invite toddlers to move props.

Educator tip

Use choices, not open-ended questions; model then hand over.

Assessment

Observe participation, pointing/labeling, turn-taking.

More from Fairy Tales

• The Little Red Hen — Guided Small-Group Version
• The Little Red Hen — Standard IPC Level 2 Version
• The Little Red Hen — Extension/Challenge Version
• Little Red Riding Hood — Sensory Story & Feeling Words
• Little Red Riding Hood — Simple Retell & Hands-On Play
• Little Red Riding Hood — Guided Small-Group Version
• Little Red Riding Hood — Standard IPC Level 2 Version
• Little Red Riding Hood — Extension/Challenge Version