Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe

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The lesson from “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” emphasizes the importance of love and care in a family. Despite the challenges of having many children, the old woman ensures they are well-fed and feel cherished through her nurturing actions, like providing tasty meals and bedtime kisses. This story encourages us to express love and support for those we care about.
  1. What do you think it feels like to live in a big shoe?
  2. How did the old woman show her love to her children?
  3. Why do you think bedtime kisses are important?

The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe

Once upon a time, there was an old woman who lived in a very big shoe. Can you imagine living in a shoe? It must have been a very special shoe to fit everyone inside!

The Many Children

This old woman had lots and lots of children. There were so many that sometimes she didn’t know what to do! But she loved them all very much.

Yummy Jam and Bread

Every day, the old woman made sure her children had something yummy to eat. She gave them tasty jam to spread on their bread. Jam is sweet and sticky, and it makes bread taste even better!

Bedtime Kisses

After they ate, it was time for bed. The old woman gave each child a big, warm kiss. Kisses help us feel loved and safe, don’t they?

Snuggled in Bed

Once everyone had their kiss, the children snuggled up in their cozy beds inside the shoe. They felt happy and loved as they drifted off to sleep.

Learning from the Story

This story teaches us about love and care. The old woman took care of her children by feeding them and giving them kisses. It’s important to show love to the people we care about, just like she did!

Fun Activity

Can you draw a picture of the big shoe and all the children inside? Use lots of colors to make it bright and cheerful!

  1. What do you think it would be like to live in a big shoe with lots of brothers and sisters? How would you make it fun and cozy?
  2. The old woman gave her children jam and bread to eat. What is your favorite snack, and who do you like to share it with?
  3. How do you show love and care to your family or friends? Can you think of a time when someone made you feel loved and safe?
  1. Shoe House Exploration: Gather different types of shoes from around your home. Look at their shapes, sizes, and colors. Imagine what it would be like to live inside each one. Which shoe would be the most comfortable? Which one would fit the most children? Share your thoughts with a friend or family member.

  2. Jam and Bread Experiment: With the help of an adult, try spreading different types of jam on bread. Notice the colors, textures, and tastes. Which jam do you like the best? Can you think of other foods that are sweet and sticky like jam? Talk about your favorite with your classmates.

  3. Love and Care Circle: Sit in a circle with your classmates or family. Take turns sharing one way you can show love and care to someone, just like the old woman did. It could be giving a hug, helping with a chore, or saying something kind. After everyone has shared, give each other a big group hug!

Here’s a sanitized version of the provided transcript:

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There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children, she didn’t know what to do. She gave them some jam to go with their bread, kissed them all soundly, and put them to bed.

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children, she didn’t know what to do. She gave them some jam to go with their bread, then kissed them all soundly and put them to bed.

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children, she didn’t know what to do. She gave them some jam to go with their bread, then kissed them all soundly and put them to bed.

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