This Norse folktale seems to be based on the myth about Thor's belt of strength. Here, in a much later version, a boy uses the blue belt he finds to outwit a troll.

This resource includes an introduction of folk tales through various activities. Ideal for grades K-2.

Listen to folk tales from around the world, and recreate one of the stories in a play.

Whichever animal can put up with the mosquitoes swarming around them will be allowed to court Brer Wolf's daughter. Brer Rabbit, in his tricky way, manages to "put up" with the mosquitoes and wins the right to go walking with Brer Wolf's...

A learning module that begins with "Jack and the Beanstalk" by Joseph Jacobs, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...

A learning module that begins with the fairy tale "The Fisherman and His Wife" by The Brothers Grimm, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...

With this lesson plan, students examine the American tradition of folk tales and tall tales, then write and illustrate their own original tale. Provides links to more information, an assessment rubric, extension ideas, and a list of...