Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to read a fun and silly story about a little girl named Goldilocks. She sometimes makes silly choices and goes to places she shouldn’t. Let’s find out what happens when she meets some dinosaurs in the story “Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs,” retold by Mo Willems.
Once upon a time, there were three dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur, and another dinosaur who lived with them. They had a cozy home with lots of yummy food.
One day, Goldilocks went exploring. She found the dinosaurs’ house and decided to go inside. She was very curious and wanted to see what was there.
Inside the house, Goldilocks found three big bowls of chocolate pudding. She tried the first bowl, but it was too hot. The second bowl was too cold. But the third bowl was just right, so she ate it all up!
After eating, Goldilocks felt sleepy. She found three chairs to sit on. The first chair was too tall, the second chair was too short, but the third chair was just right. But oh no! It broke when she sat on it!
Goldilocks was very tired, so she went to find a bed. The first bed was too hard, the second bed was too soft, but the third bed was just right. She fell asleep right away.
While Goldilocks was sleeping, the dinosaurs came back home. They were surprised to find someone had been eating their pudding and sitting in their chairs!
Goldilocks woke up and saw the dinosaurs. She was so surprised! She quickly ran out of the house and all the way back home.
And that’s the story of Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs. Remember, it’s always good to ask for permission before going into someone’s house. Did you spot any hidden pigeons in the story?
Can you draw a picture of Goldilocks and the dinosaurs? What do you think they look like? Use your imagination and have fun!
Chocolate Pudding Experiment: Let’s explore temperatures like Goldilocks did with the pudding! With the help of an adult, try tasting three different temperatures of water: warm, cold, and room temperature. Which one do you like best? Talk about why some things are too hot or too cold and how we can find the “just right” temperature for different foods and drinks.
Chair Balancing Act: Just like Goldilocks tried different chairs, let’s try balancing! Gather a few different-sized cushions or pillows. Try sitting on them one by one and see which one feels the most comfortable. Can you stack them and balance on top? Discuss why some chairs or cushions might be too high or too low for you.
Bedtime Story Adventure: Imagine you are Goldilocks and create your own story about visiting a new place. What kind of animals live there? What do you find inside their home? Draw a picture of your adventure and share your story with a friend or family member. Think about how Goldilocks felt when she met the dinosaurs and how you would feel in your story.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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This book is being read with permission from Harper Collins Publishers. Be sure to check out Mo Willems’ channel here on YouTube; it’s called Mo Willems Workshop.
Hello there, reading friends! It’s Annie. Today we’re going to read a story about a little girl who doesn’t always make the best choices. She often goes wandering off by herself to places she doesn’t have permission to be. Let’s see what kind of trouble she might get into as we read “Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me!
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Once upon a time, there were three dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur, and another dinosaur who