7 New Fables

Over the last weeks, the first grade group has been learning more about fables. These tales, that are meant to teach a lesson, provide a wonderful opportunity for digging deeper into a story. We had several surface discussions before the students came to the conclusion that perhaps The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing might be about a little more than a mean wolf and a yummy sheep.

"Mrs. Fitz, it is like stranger danger!" an excited seven year old yelled out in one of those light bulb moments. "The wolf looked like a sheep! But he wasn't! He was bad like strangers!" We then talked about how important it is to be aware of people.

But then, I had one of those moments where your head swells and heart thumps for this amazing job I get to enjoy each day. One of the students said, "You know, I saw this thing on TV, and it looked really cool, and I finally got it, and then it wasn't near as cool. It was a bummer. Is that kinda like this moral too?" Why yes, appearances can be deceiving, both on people and on products!

We concluded this project by writing our own fables. You may recognize a bit of a theme in the first few as the first grade is going through their nutrition class right now. They are learning how important healthy foods are to our lives, and that seeped into their morals.

So, sit back, grab some popcorn (not much - this is only a short film), and enjoy What is the Moral: 7 New Fables by Clarke Elementary First Grade TAG!