The Three Billy Goats Gruff — Sensory Story & Feeling Words

Infants learn through repetition, sensory input, and responsive interaction—building neural foundations for language and emotional security.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Fairy Tales
• Learning area: Language Arts
• Level: Infant

Objectives

• Attend to voice
• Track visuals
• Explore textures
• Begin recognizing soothing vs excited tone

Materials

• Board/cloth book or picture cards
• 2–3 textures
• Soft puppet
• Blanket
• Mirror (optional)

Instructions

Hold book at infant eye level; narrate slowly with repeated key words. Offer one texture at a time to touch; pause for gaze/reach; mirror the infant's sounds; end with calm 'safe/soft' routine.

Educator tip

Keep stimulation low; repeat daily; follow infant cues; stop if overstimulated; sanitize materials.

Assessment

Observe eye tracking, reaching, cooing, settling with routine.

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• The Three Billy Goats Gruff — Guided Small-Group Version
• The Three Billy Goats Gruff — Standard IPC Level 2 Version
• The Three Billy Goats Gruff — Extension/Challenge Version
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