🐻 Goldilocks and the Three Bears Activities for EYFS & KS1 | Ideas, Printables & Planning
Step into the enchanting world of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with our collection of EYFS and KS1 activities, printable resources and planning inspiration. This much-loved traditional tale provides rich opportunities for storytelling, role play, mathematical language, comparison and imaginative learning.
Perfect for Nursery, Preschool, Childminders, Reception and Key Stage 1, Goldilocks activities help children explore concepts such as size, sequencing, opposites, fairness, feelings and the idea of something being "just right".
Whether children are retelling the story, comparing the bears' belongings, creating story maps or exploring the Bear Family cottage through role play, you'll find engaging resources and ideas to enrich your provision.
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Traditional tales provide familiar narratives that children can revisit again and again through play, storytelling and investigation. Goldilocks is particularly valuable because it naturally supports:
🗣️ Communication & Language
Story retelling
Sequencing events
Character discussion
Rich vocabulary development
🔢 Mathematical Thinking
Big, medium and small
Comparing size and measure
Sorting and ordering
Exploring opposites
💛 Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Thinking about feelings
Respecting others' belongings
Making choices
Considering consequences
🎭 Imaginative Play
Recreating familiar stories
Taking on character roles
Creating alternative endings
Inventing new adventures
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🐻 Free Goldilocks Resources
Explore our free Goldilocks and the Three Bears printables and discover engaging opportunities for storytelling, role play and mathematical exploration.
Perfect for ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ role-play. Plus your children will love to colour the masks themselves!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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This ‘Today’ Small A4 Weather Calendar is ideal for use in a compact space such as within a home setting. More themes and sizes AVAILABLE HERE.
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Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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🥣 Goldilocks Printable Provision & Teaching Resources
Browse our collection of Goldilocks-themed resources designed to support learning across the curriculum.
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🎭 Role Play & Storytelling
Character Masks
Lollipop Puppets
Story Retelling Resources
Wanted Posters
🗣️ Vocabulary & Communication
Word Mats
Word Cards
Key Phrase Displays
Story Language Resources
✏️ Literacy & Early Writing
Story Sequencing Activities
Wanted Posters
Sentence Illustration Activities
Story Mapping Opportunities
🔢 Maths & Comparison
Size Comparison Cards
Size Sorting Activities
Opposites Puzzles
Sorting and Matching Games
🎨 Creative Arts & Design
Colouring Resources
Puppet Making
Character Design Activities
Story Scene Creation
💡 All resources include editable (DOCX) and PDF file versions for flexibility in your setting. More file format information here.
Core Goldilocks and the Three Bears Provision
Perfect for ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ role-play!
Masks, Role-Play, Activities, Group Activities, Goldilocks, Baby Bear, Mummy Bear, Daddy Bear
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Perfect for ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ role-play. Plus your children will love to colour the masks themselves!
Masks, Role-Play, Activities, Group Activities, Fine Motor, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Colouring, Take Home, Goldilocks, Baby Bear, Mummy Bear, Daddy Bear
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17 colouring pages which outline the story of ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’.
Activities, Fine Motor, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Colouring, Take Home, Concepts, bowl, spoon, bed, cottage, chair, Goldilocks, Baby Bear, Mummy Bear, Daddy Bear, big, small, just right, hard, soft, hot, cold, medium-sized, size
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Word mat for use alongside ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ theme. Perfect for use within a display, role-play activities, mark making and more!
Role-Play, Posters/Displays, full bowl, empty bowl, baby bear, mummy bear, daddy bear, spoon, chair, Goldilocks, bed, broken chair
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Word cards for use alongside ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ theme. Perfect for use within a display, role-play activities, mark making and more!
Role-Play, Posters/Displays, Cards/Flashcards, full bowl, empty bowl, baby bear, mummy bear, daddy bear, spoon, chair, Goldilocks, bed, broken chair
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‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ themed size ordering pictures. Intended to be cut out (and ideally laminated) for use by children in repeatable size ordering activities. If you have access to a fuzzy felt board, why not stick velcro tabs on the back so that children can move them around on the board?
Alternatively use them as a cut and stick activity (to also strengthen fine motor skills) for the children to take home and discuss with their families using words such as ‘big, small, medium sized’ or ‘small, smaller, smallest, big, bigger, biggest’.
Differentiate for individual children by using just 1 or 2 of the pictures for comparison e.g to focus on the words ‘big’ and ‘small’ or use all of the pictures to allow for greater variation of comparative language.
Cards/Flashcards, Games, Sorting and Matching, Activities, Group Activities, Measures - Size, Observation, Problem Solving, Fine Motor, Concepts, spoon, chair, bowl, bed
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Consolidate children’s knowledge of ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ whilst playing a fun game of ‘snap’ (or a memory game of ‘picking up pairs’ if you only print 2 of each card) with this set of large snap cards. The cards are made with a tab backing which can be folded before lamination in order to strengthen the final product. This also means that when turned over, the picture on the front can not be seen.
Cards/Flashcards, Games, Turn Taking, Sorting and Matching, Activities, Group Activities, bowl of porridge, baby bear, mummy bear, daddy bear, spoon, chair, Goldilocks, bed, broken chair
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‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ traditional tale lollipop puppets set. Includes ‘Three Bears Cottage’ picture plus various images designed to be adhered to lollipop sticks to encourage small world role play. Have fun!
Role-Play, Activities, Group Activities, Puppets, Small World Play, Goldilocks, Baby Bear, Mummy Bear, Daddy Bear
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Signs to be used as part of a ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ display/role-play area, plus sorting activity. Why not place the cards on two separate tables as an activity? Children can collect objects from around the room which they think are ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ and place them on the appropriate table.
Posters/Displays, Cards/Flashcards, Sorting and Matching, Problem Solving, Concepts
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'GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS' BANNER & KEY PHRASES
Goldilocks, Baby Bear, Mummy Bear, Daddy Bear, ‘Someone’s been eating my porridge!’, ‘Someone’s been sitting in my chair!’, ‘Someone’s been sleeping in my bed!’, Role-Play, Posters/Displays
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Key points in the ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ story are highlighted with single sentences. Space on each sheet is allocated for children to draw what is being described in the sentence. 10 pages included.
Activities, Fine Motor, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Take Home, Home Learning
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GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS - CUT, SORT & STICK (SIZE)
Games, Sorting and Matching, Activities, Measures - Size, Observation, Problem Solving, Fine Motor, Scissor Skills, Concepts, Uses Shapes for Tasks, Daddy Bear, Mummy Bear, Baby Bear, spoon, bowl, bed, small, medium, big, big, bigger, biggest, small, smaller, smallest
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GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS - COLOUR, CUT, SORT & STICK (SIZE)
Games, Sorting and Matching, Activities, Measures - Size, Observation, Problem Solving, Fine Motor, Scissor Skills, Colouring, Concepts, Uses Shapes for Tasks, Daddy Bear, Mummy Bear, Baby Bear, spoon, bowl, bed, small, medium, big, big, bigger, biggest, small, smaller, smallest
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Signs to be used as part of a ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ display/role-play area, plus sorting activity. Why not place the cards on separate tables as an activity? Children can collect objects from around the room which they think are ‘big/large’, ‘middle/medium-sized’ and ‘small’ and place them on the appropriate table. Discuss how size is relative. For example you could hold up two toy aeroplanes, one to fit in the palm of your hand and the other large enough for small world characters to fit inside. Invite children to agree that one is big and the other is small. However, what if we had a real aeroplane here, how would that change the words we used to describe the three aeroplanes?
Posters/Displays, Cards/Flashcards, Sorting and Matching, Problem Solving, Measures - Size, Concepts
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Why not colour in the alphabet letters, cut them out and play a game placing them in order?
Activities, Fine Motor, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Colouring, Take Home, Group Activities, Alphabet, Goldilocks, Bowl, Spoon, Porridge, Baby Bear, Broken chair, Mummy Bear, Daddy Bear, Bed, Full bowl, Empty bowl
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Differentiated ‘WANTED! Goldilocks’ poster templates. Discuss with the children why they think the three bears might be upset with Goldilocks…i.e. she came into their home uninvited, ate their food, broke their chair and slept in their bed(s).
Activities, Fine Motor, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Take Home, Home Learning
The three templates can be used for mark making/drawing and writing. Children can draw a picture of Goldilocks. Other boxes added to the various templates are intended to encourage emergent writing, such as label descriptions of Goldilocks and/or sentence descriptions.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Differentiated ‘WANTED! Goldilocks’ poster templates. Discuss with the children why they think the three bears might be upset with Goldilocks…i.e. she came into their home uninvited, ate their food, broke their chair and slept in their bed(s).
The three templates can be used for mark making/drawing/writing and colouring. Children can draw a picture of Goldilocks. Other boxes added to the various templates are intended to encourage emergent writing, such as label descriptions of Goldilocks and/or sentence descriptions.
Activities, Fine Motor, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Take Home, Home Learning, Colouring
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Lay out the cards face down and then take it in turns to try and find matching pairs!
The cards are made with a tab backing which can be folded before lamination in order to strengthen the final product. This also means that when turned over, the picture on the front can not be seen.
Cards/Flashcards, Games, Turn Taking, Sorting and Matching, Activities, Group Activities, Observation, Problem Solving, Goldilocks, Baby Bear, Mummy Bear, Daddy Bear, bed, broken chair, bowl, spoon, porridge
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This set of Opposites Puzzles inspired by comparative terms within ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ includes various common opposites. Encourage children to match the pairs of terms together. The shape of each puzzle is different which allows for self checking. It is intended for these concepts to be discussed with an adult to consolidate the terms. Have fun!
Games, Sorting and Matching, Activities, Group Activities, Observation, Problem Solving, Puzzles, Posters/Displays, Concepts, Uses Shapes for Tasks, big, small, hard, soft, hot, cold, fast, slow, full, empty, up, down, happy, sad, stop, go
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Organisational Tools
This ‘Today’ Small A4 Weather Calendar is ideal for use in a compact space. More themes and sizes also available.
Please note that if you wish to edit the text you can do so in the EDITABLE docx file version below. NON-EDITABLE pdf file also available below.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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This large ‘Today’ Weather Calendar is ideal for use as a routine daily focal point each morning. Smaller A4 size plus more themes also available.
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Pack includes 2 A4 sized ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ themed reward charts. The first chart has space for 10 stickers/stamps/ticks and the second has space for 5.
The editable DOCX file version of this reward chart has fully editable text (including font). This means that the child’s name/the reward chart title and target can all be changed. Any images may also be moved and resized.
Although not shown on the cover images, we have also created non-editable PDF files in which the boxes are blank for those of you who would prefer to write personalised text by hand.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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EDITABLE (non-editable also available) ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ themed Self Registration Display.
Includes:
Banner ‘Who is here today?’ - change this in the editable docx file version to say whatever works best for your setting
Days of the week signs (Monday-Sunday)
‘Here’ & ‘At home’ signs (2 different sizes to suit your display board/area)
Name signs for all of your individual children to enable them to sign themselves in by moving their name from the ‘At home’ column to the ‘Here’ column. Images on each child’s name card gives them an added way to recognise their particular name card allowing for greater independence.
This resource pack is easily adapted for any setting. For example the youngest children will get used to recognising their name & picture combination and moving it to the correct place with help. Children soon love the responsibility of doing this independently. Excellent tool for encouraging children to recognise their name before attending school and ideal for use in school to consolidate that knowledge and encourage independence.
(Non-Editable version has blank name cards for filling in manually after printing.)
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Pack includes 5 A4 sized ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ themed certificates.
The editable DOCX file version of this certificate can be adapted for any purpose as the text is fully editable (including font). This means that the child’s name, date and purpose of the certificate can all be changed. Any images may also be moved and resized.
Although not shown on the cover images, we have also created non-editable PDF files which are blank versions of each certificate for those of you who would prefer to write personalised text by hand.
Why not use in conjunction with our GOLDILOCKS REWARD CHART?
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Traditional Tales Printable Provision Resources
‘Traditional Tales’ display pack including a banner, definition of a ‘Traditional Tale’, some of its key features and some key words/subheadings.
Includes features: ‘Once upon a time’, Fantasy, Magic, The Power of 3, Morals, Good vs Evil and ‘They lived happily ever after’.
Includes words/subheadings: Setting, Villain, Hero, Magic, Moral, Task, Characters, Events, Items, Objects and blank cards.
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Poster giving a definition of a ‘Traditional Tale’ and some of its key features.
Includes features such as: ‘Once upon a time’, Fantasy, Magic, The Power of 3, Morals, Good vs Evil and ‘They lived happily ever after’.
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These traditional fairy and folk tale sign posts are ideal for an inspirational display board, role play area or activity.
Sign posts included: Forest, Woods, Castle, Palace, Dragon x 2, Treasure x 2, Cottage, Farmhouse, Beanstalk, Unicorn, Witch, Wizard, Wolf, Bears, Queen, King, Prince & Princess.
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Use these speech bubble prompts however you like!
You may like to use one or two of them as part of a display. Laminate them and write instructions and messages for your children which are different each day. What message does Little Red Riding Hood have for us today?
Alternatively, put them out for the children to experiment with emergent writing. What would the Gingerbread Man say at this point in the story?
Included in pack: Little Red Riding Hood, the Wolf in Grandma’s clothing, Jack, the Giant, the Gingerbread Man, the Fox, The Big Bad Wolf, the Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks, the Three Bears, the Little Red Hen and a blank template.
Have fun!
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2-Piece Traditional Tale themed puzzles within the pack include: the Three Little Pigs, the Big Bad Wolf, Goldilocks, the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, the Wolf in Grandma’s clothing, Jack climbing the beanstalk, the Giant with harp and gold coins, the Gingerbread Man, Fox, a Goat from the Three Billy Goats Gruff and the Little Red Hen with her bread.
Each of the above mentioned puzzles are included twice within the pack: p2-7 = Horizontal line puzzles & p8-13 = Diagonal line puzzles
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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These matching puzzles have a different connection for each set to allow the children to self-correct.
Puzzles included for the traditional fairy tales and folk tales: Jack and the Beanstalk, The Three Little Pigs, The Gingerbread Man, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, The Little Red Hen and Three Billy Goats Gruff.
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Various lined and blank ‘Traditional Tale’ themed sheets for drawing, writing and mark making.
Characters included within designs: Little Red Riding Hood, the Little Red Hen, The Big Bad Wolf, Goldilocks, the Gingerbread Man, the Fox and the Three Little Pigs.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Two ‘My Story Map’ templates.
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Differentiated Book Review sheets. These sheets move from encouraging mark making and emergent writing right up to prompts for extended thinking and independent writing. In all cases, these sheets can be worked on alongside an adult with lots of discussion and possible scribing of the children’s ideas.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Beginning, Middle and End story template sheets. Children can draw/write/make marks in each box to show their understanding of what happens during each part of a given story. You may like to use this in conjunction with our traditional tales resources.
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Role-Play Packs
'Home Corner' role play pack.
Pack includes:
Banner
Verb clouds
Role-play activity prompt cards
Phone keypads & phone number/contacts prompt cards (pre filled and blank)
Room signs - Bedroom - Living Room - Dining Room - Kitchen - Bathroom - Toilet - Study - Utilities
Home themed drawing/mark making/writing sheets
Props for your home corner walls - photo frames x 2, shelves x 3 - 2 sizes, windows (curtains, blinds and plain) - 2 sizes and a clock (children can draw on hands to explore time)
Picture frame templates for mark making - plain x 2 - draw a picture of your family - draw a picture of your pet
Word cards x 54
‘To do list’ templates
‘Shopping List’ templates
‘My home’ drawing & writing templates
Food cut out props
Have fun!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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'Fairy Tale Theatre' role play pack.
Pack includes:
(Please note that due to file size, the docx document has been split into 2 separate files. However, the pdf and zip files are still available as a single download each.)
Banner
Hi my name is…how can I help you? Name badges
Ticket templates
Open/Closed signs
Timetable for opening times (including blank clock face for children to draw on their own hands)
Various signs, e.g. box office, exit, stage door, actors this way
Seat number signs
Name writing activity - Character image posters with writing ‘Played by…’ with space for children to write their name underneath. Blank version also available for additional characters.
Advert posters, e.g. ‘Fairy Tale Theatre Presents Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ - full colour, colouring in and design your own versions: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, The Little Red Hen and The Three Little Pigs.
Mark making border sheets
Mark making ‘Starring…’ sheets
Character masks x 21: Daddy Bear, Mummy Bear, Baby Bear, Goldilocks, Jack, Jack’s Mum, Giant, Red Riding Hood, Brick Pig, Straw Pig, Stick Pig, Little Red Hen, Lazy Cat, Lazy Goose, Lazy Pig, Bean Seller, Giant’s Wife, Grandmother, Wolf in disguise, Wolf and Wood Cutter.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Everything you need to set up a library role-play area!
Pack includes:
(Please note that words, etc. can be altered within the editable docx file version.)
‘Welcome to the Library’ banner
Library cards
Librarian identity cards - Name Writing
Posters
‘Please wait’ footprint floormats
Signs for - ‘Non-Fiction Books’ and ‘Fiction Books’
‘Books beginning with…’ signs for sorting activities
‘Put…books in a pile here’ counting activity signs
‘Open’ & ‘Closed’ signs
‘Library Opening Times’ Poster
Templates for emergent writing (ideally laminated) - ‘Library Book List’ & ‘Write your name here when you borrow a book’,
Differentiated book review sheets
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Christmas 'Pantomime Theatre' role play pack.
Pack includes:
Banners x 2
Hi my name is…how can I help you? Name badges
Usher badges
Ticket templates
Open/Closed signs
Timetable for opening times (including blank clock face for children to draw on their own hands)
Various signs, e.g. box office, exit, stage door, actors this way
Seat number signs
Name writing activity - Character image posters with writing ‘Played by…’ with space for children to write their name underneath. Blank version also available for additional characters.
Pantomime call out posters, e.g. ‘He’s behind you!’ and ‘Oh no it isn’t!’
Pantomime advert posters - full colour, colouring in and design your own versions: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and Little Red Riding Hood.
Mark making border sheets
Character masks x 14
Mark making ‘Starring…’ sheets
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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🧠 Goldilocks Planning & Pedagogy Support
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This pack contains some activity ideas for the Goldilocks and the Three Bears topic as well as some blank forms for you to note down your own ideas.
Staring at a blank page when planning can be difficult so we hope that even if you don’t end up using our exact suggestions, they will be a spark of inspiration for your own great ideas when planning for your children.
(For additional ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ themed resources visit our ‘GOLDILOCKS’ PAGE.)
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A gentle, emotionally rich mini-project that uses familiar comfort objects to support social development, early role play, language for manners and routine, and practical self-help skills.
A two-week, flexible mini theme designed to strengthen oral storytelling, empathy and imagination through play.
🌿 EYFS Goldilocks Ideas (Continuous Provision & Enhancements)
These ideas are designed as open-ended invitations that can be adapted according to children's interests and responses to the story.
🥣 Porridge Play & Sensory Exploration
Provide opportunities to explore:
Dry oats
Cooked oats
Scooping and pouring
Mixing and stirring
Adult Role
Encourage descriptive language and discussions about texture, temperature and change.
🏠 Bear Family Cottage Role Play
Create areas including:
Beds
Chairs
Porridge bowls
Story props
Adult Role
Follow children's narratives and support collaborative storytelling.
🐻 Small World Story Retelling
Provide:
Bear figures
Cottage environments
Woodland scenery
Loose parts
Adult Role
Support sequencing, storytelling and imaginative thinking.
🔢 Size Investigation Area
Offer opportunities to compare:
Big, medium and small objects
Bowls
Chairs
Bears
Beds
Adult Role
Model mathematical language and encourage children to explain their thinking.
✏️ Mark Making & Early Writing
Invitations to the Bears
Cottage signs
Story maps
Character labels
Adult Role
Provide meaningful reasons for writing within children's play.
✍️ KS1 Goldilocks Activities & Learning Ideas
📚 English & Storytelling
Retell the story from another character's perspective
Write alternative endings
Create character profiles
Design story maps
🔢 Maths Opportunities
Compare and order by size
Measure objects
Explore capacity using bowls
Investigate mathematical vocabulary
🎭 Drama & Performance
Hot seating characters
Story re-enactments
Puppet performances
Character interviews
🌍 Understanding the World
Explore traditional homes
Learn about oats and food production
Compare homes past and present
🌍 Curriculum Links (EYFS & KS1)
🟢 EYFS Areas of Learning
Communication & Language
Story language
Vocabulary development
Retelling and discussion
Physical Development
Fine motor role play activities
Sensory exploration
Creative activities
Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Empathy
Respecting others
Understanding feelings
Understanding the World
Homes
Food
Family life
Expressive Arts & Design
Role play
Storytelling
Creative responses
🔵 KS1 National Curriculum Links
English
Traditional tales
Narrative writing
Speaking and listening
Maths
Measurement
Comparison
Ordering and sorting
Design & Technology
Food preparation
Exploring ingredients
PSHE
Relationships
Choices and consequences
📚 Storytelling & Traditional Tales
Goldilocks provides an excellent introduction to the wider world of traditional tales.
Explore related stories:
Traditional tales help children develop narrative understanding, vocabulary, memory and imagination.
🔢 Size, Measure & "Just Right" Learning
One of the most valuable aspects of Goldilocks is the opportunity to explore comparison and mathematical thinking.
Children can investigate:
Big, Medium & Small
Sorting activities
Size comparison games
Ordering objects
Opposites
Hard and soft
Hot and cold
Fast and slow
Big and small
"Just Right"
Goldilocks introduces the idea that experiences can be compared and evaluated.
Children might explore:
Which chair feels comfortable?
Which bowl holds the right amount?
Which blanket feels best?
These open-ended investigations support mathematical language, reasoning and decision-making.
🎭 Role Play & Small World Ideas
Role play provides opportunities for children to revisit the story repeatedly while developing communication and collaboration.
Possible role-play areas include:
🏠 The Bear Family Cottage
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living room
🥣 Goldilocks Café
Menu writing
Taking orders
Preparing porridge
🌳 Woodland Adventures
Forest walks
Character hunts
Storytelling trails
These experiences support oral storytelling, social interaction and imaginative play.
📅 Related Special Dates
The following blog pages provide information and inspiration:
Thursday 4th March 2027: 📚✨ World Book Day is an annual global celebration of books and reading, designated by UNESCO. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, it is typically celebrated on the first Thursday in March. The primary aim of this special day is to encourage children and…
Friday 26th February 2027: Once upon a time... it was a special day for magical stories! 👑🐉 Tell a Fairy Tale Day is an informal observance, typically celebrated annually on February 26th. While its precise origins…
Saturday 30th January - Sunday 7th February 2027: Once upon a time... there was a special week for stories! 📚🗣️ National Storytelling Week is an annual event in the UK, organised by the Society for Storytelling. It typically takes place during…
Sunday 6th September 2026: Time to get cosy with a book! 📚📖 National Read a Book Day is an unofficial observance, primarily celebrated in the United States, annually on September 6th. Its simple yet powerful…
Wednesday 9th September 2026: Hugs for Teddies! Teddy Bear Day is a charming and informal celebration that takes place on September 9th. It's a day to celebrate the beloved teddy bear, a timeless companion for children…
🌻 Related Topics & Themes
📚 Traditional Tales
🐻 Bears & Woodland Themes
🏠 Everyday Life Themes
🌿 Outdoor Learning
❓ Goldilocks FAQs
What are good Goldilocks activities for EYFS?
Story retelling, role play, size comparison activities, sensory porridge play and small world storytelling all provide meaningful learning opportunities.
What can children learn through Goldilocks and the Three Bears?
Children can explore storytelling, sequencing, mathematical language, comparison, empathy and imaginative play.
Why is Goldilocks useful for teaching maths?
The story naturally introduces concepts such as size, measure, comparison, ordering and opposites.
How can I create a Goldilocks role play area?
Use bowls, chairs, beds, teddy bears, cottage props and story resources to encourage children to recreate and extend the story.
How does Goldilocks support EYFS?
The theme naturally supports Communication & Language, Mathematics, Personal, Social & Emotional Development and Expressive Arts & Design.
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Friday 2nd April 2027: 📖✨ International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated every year on April 2nd. This special day is chosen because it's the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen, a very famous writer of fairy tales. It was started in 1967 by a group called…