ClassX Video Lessons The Princess and the Pea Story for Children – Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales
“The Princess and the Pea” is a fun fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen. It’s about a prince who wants to find a real princess to marry. The story teaches us about being true to ourselves and what makes someone special. Let’s find out how a tiny pea helped the prince discover a real princess!
Once upon a time, there was a prince who wanted to marry a real princess. He traveled all over the world, visiting many kingdoms to find the perfect bride. But every princess he met seemed to have something that made him unsure if she was a true princess. Feeling sad, the prince went back home, still hoping to find his real princess.
One night, a big storm hit the land with loud thunder, bright lightning, and lots of rain. Suddenly, there was a loud knock at the city gate. The old king went to see who it was and found a princess standing there, soaked from the rain. Her hair and clothes were dripping wet, and her shoes were muddy.
Even though she looked messy, the princess said she was a real princess. The old queen wanted to find out if this was true, so she came up with a clever plan.
The queen took the princess to a bedroom and removed all the blankets from the bed. She placed a tiny pea at the bottom of the bed, then piled twenty mattresses and twenty feather beds on top of it. The princess was asked to sleep on this tall stack of bedding for the night.
The next morning, the queen asked the princess how she slept. To everyone’s surprise, the princess said she hardly slept at all. She felt something hard under her, which made her uncomfortable and sore.
The queen and the prince were amazed! The princess’s ability to feel the pea through all those mattresses showed she was a true princess. Only a real princess could be so sensitive!
The prince was thrilled and married the princess, knowing she was genuine. The pea was put in a museum for everyone to see, reminding people of the special qualities that make someone truly noble.
“The Princess and the Pea” is a magical story that teaches us about being true to who we are. It shows that being sensitive and authentic is more important than just having a fancy title. We learn to appreciate the unique things that make each person special, whether they are royal or not.
Pea Experiment: Try your own version of the princess’s test at home! Gather some soft items like pillows or blankets and a small object like a marble or a toy. Ask an adult to hide the small object under the pile of soft items. Then, lie down on the pile and see if you can feel the hidden object. How many layers can you feel through? Discuss with your family how this relates to the story and what it might mean to be sensitive to things around you.
Royal Qualities Discussion: Think about what qualities make someone special or “royal” in their own way. Is it kindness, bravery, or something else? Draw a picture of yourself as a prince or princess and write down three qualities that make you special. Share your drawing with your classmates or family and talk about why these qualities are important.
Story Observation Walk: Go on a walk with an adult and observe the world around you. Look for small details that you might not notice every day, like a tiny flower or an interesting rock. Just like the princess noticed the pea, try to notice the little things that make the world special. When you return, write a short story or draw a picture about something interesting you observed on your walk.
