ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 2 Bedtime Stories: The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse, a story by Beatrix Potter
Once upon a time, there was a little woodmouse named Mrs. Tittlemouse. She lived in a cozy home under a hedge. Her house was very neat and tidy, with sandy paths leading to her kitchen, storerooms, and even a pantry. Mrs. Tittlemouse loved to keep everything clean and in its place.
Even though Mrs. Tittlemouse tried hard to keep her house tidy, she often had surprise visitors. One day, a lady in a red cloak rushed by, shouting that her house was on fire! Another time, a big spider came in to escape the rain, but Mrs. Tittlemouse quickly shooed him away because he made a mess.
While looking for dinner ingredients like cherry stones and thistle seeds, Mrs. Tittlemouse smelled something sweet. It was honey! She followed the smell and found bees in her storeroom. Mrs. Tittlemouse was not happy because she wanted her home to stay clean.
As Mrs. Tittlemouse tried to deal with the bees, a big, messy mouse named Mr. Jackson came to visit. He was wet and had no manners. He wanted honey, but Mrs. Tittlemouse didn’t have any to give him.
Mr. Jackson made a big mess in Mrs. Tittlemouse’s house. He looked through her cupboards and pantry, leaving honey and moss everywhere. The tidy home was now a disaster!
Mrs. Tittlemouse was overwhelmed by the mess. She hid in her nut cellar to think. When she came out, she saw her house was still messy. Determined to fix it, she cleaned for two whole weeks, sweeping and scrubbing until everything was perfect again.
Once her home was clean, Mrs. Tittlemouse decided to have a party for her mouse friends. Everyone had fun, except Mr. Jackson, who was too big to come inside. The other mice shared treats with him through the window, so he didn’t feel left out.
“The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse” teaches us that keeping things clean is important, even when unexpected guests make it hard. Mrs. Tittlemouse shows us how to stay tidy and handle surprises with patience and determination. This story, with its lovely pictures, is a favorite for many who enjoy tales of woodland creatures.
Observation Walk: Take a short walk around your home or classroom and look for areas that might need tidying up, just like Mrs. Tittlemouse’s house. Make a list of things you can do to make these areas cleaner and more organized. Discuss with your classmates or family how tidying up can make a space more pleasant and why it’s important to keep things in order.
Role-Playing Game: Pretend to be Mrs. Tittlemouse and other characters from the story. Act out a scene where unexpected guests arrive, and you have to decide how to handle the situation. Think about how Mrs. Tittlemouse felt and what she did to keep her home tidy. Share your thoughts on how you would feel if you were in her shoes and what you might do differently.
Creative Craft: Create a “tidy-up” chart for your room or classroom. Use colorful paper, stickers, and drawings to show different tasks that help keep a space clean, like putting toys away or wiping the table. Hang your chart somewhere visible and try to complete one task each day. Talk about how completing these tasks makes you feel and why it’s nice to have a clean space.
