Video: The Elves and the Shoemaker · Brothers Grimm fairy tale
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"The Elves and the Shoemaker" a retelling of Brothers Grimm fairy tale in storybook format. The video is suitable for preschool to elementary grades.

• Review the video to ensure the content is appropriate for your needs. Subtitles are available in many languages.
  
• Review the recommended activities, which may include coloring pages, alphabet activities, worksheets, crafts and more.
• Prepare what basic skills and concepts to focus on: new vocabulary, colors, shapes. numbers, alphabet, etc. Discuss character education and values if this applies.
  

Three effective discussion questions for young children about a fable or fairy tale:

1. "Who was your favorite character and why?"
2. "What lesson do you think the main characters learned?"
3. "Can you tell me about a time when you had to be patient/brave/kind like the characters in the story?"