Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Little Red Riding Hood. Everyone called her Red because she always wore a pretty red cape.
One day, Red’s mother said, “Please go to Grandma’s house. Take this basket of goodies, go straight there, and remember, don’t talk to strangers.”
As Red walked through the forest, she met a wolf. The wolf asked, “What do you have in your basket?”
Red replied, “I have apples, bananas, and strawberries.”
The wolf then asked, “Where are you going?”
“I’m going to Grandma’s house,” said Red.
“Where does your Grandma live?” asked the wolf.
“She lives at the end of the road,” said Red.
The wolf asked, “Does she live alone?”
“Oh yes, she is all alone,” said Red.
The wolf suggested, “Pick some flowers for her. She’ll like that.”
“That’s a good idea, thank you,” said Red. So, Red picked some pretty flowers by the path.
While Red was picking flowers, the wolf ran to Grandma’s house. But Grandma was not at home!
The wolf put on Grandma’s pajamas and cap, lay down in Grandma’s bed, and waited for Red.
When Red arrived, she noticed Grandma looked different.
“Grandma, your eyes are so big,” said Red.
“My eyes are big so I can see you well,” said the wolf.
“Grandma, your ears are so big,” said Red.
“My ears are big so I can hear you well,” said the wolf.
“Grandma, your teeth are so big,” said Red.
“My teeth are big so I can eat you!” said the wolf, jumping up and scaring Red.
Just then, Grandma arrived! She grabbed a broom and chased the wolf away. The wolf was so surprised, he ran far, far away.
Red learned a valuable lesson and never talked to strangers again.
And that’s the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Remember, always listen to your parents and be careful when meeting new people!
Role-Playing Adventure: Gather some costumes or props like a red cape, a basket, and a wolf mask. Encourage the children to act out the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Let them take turns playing different characters like Red, the wolf, and Grandma. Ask them to think about how each character feels at different points in the story. This activity helps children understand the emotions and motivations of the characters.
Nature Walk and Flower Picking: Take the children on a short nature walk around the school or a nearby park. Encourage them to observe different types of flowers and plants, just like Red did in the story. Ask them to pick a few (if allowed) and discuss why Red might have thought picking flowers was a good idea. This activity connects the story to real-life experiences and encourages observation skills.
Stranger Safety Discussion: Have a group discussion about the importance of not talking to strangers, just like Red learned in the story. Ask the children questions like, “What would you do if a stranger asked you where you were going?” or “Who are safe people you can talk to if you need help?” This activity helps reinforce the lesson of safety and listening to trusted adults.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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[Music]
Oh no! Where is Grandma? Where is Red?
There’s a wolf in Grandma’s bed!
[Music]
Oh no!
Little Red Riding Hood!
[Applause]
This is Little Red Riding Hood, but everyone calls her Red. She always wears a pretty red cape.
[Music]
One day, her mother says, “Please go to Grandma’s house. Take this basket, go straight there, and don’t talk to strangers.”
Suddenly, there is a wolf.
“What do you have?”
“I have apples, I have bananas, and I have strawberries.”
“Where are you going?”
“I’m going to Grandma’s house.”
[Music]
“Where does your Grandma live?” asks the wolf.
“She lives at the end of the road,” says Red.
“Hmm, does she live alone?” asks the wolf.
“Oh yes, she is all alone.”
[Music]
“Pick some flowers for her. She’ll like that,” says the wolf.
“That’s a good idea, thank you,” says Red.
[Music]
Red picks flowers by the path.
[Music]
While Red picks flowers, the wolf runs to Grandma’s house, but Grandma is not at home.
[Music]
He puts on Grandma’s pajamas and cap, lies down in Grandma’s bed, and waits for Red.
[Music]
Red arrives, but Grandma looks so different.
“Grandma, your eyes are so big,” says Red.
“My eyes are big so I can see you well,” says the wolf.
“Grandma, your ears are so big,” says Red.
“My ears are big so I can hear you well,” says the wolf.
“Grandma, your teeth are so big,” says Red.
“My teeth are big so I can eat you!”
The wolf jumps up and runs toward Red. The wolf has such sharp teeth and claws, and Red is so scared.
[Music]
Suddenly, Grandma arrives. She grabs a broom and hits the wolf on the head. The bad wolf is so surprised, he runs away, and Red never talks to strangers again.
[Music]
You!
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This version removes any inappropriate or alarming language while maintaining the essence of the story.