Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-130) and index.

Fairy tales offer great opportunities for learning. This book shows educators how to use popular fairy tales and fairy tale characters to help students develop problem solving abilities, critical thinking skills, and writing proficiency. A multitude of activities, adaptable to virtually any fairy tale in almost any learning environment, challenge students to move beyond the simplistic study of fairy tales to develop in-depth comprehension. Chapters cover characterization, perspective, and story creation. The author also provides extensive guidelines for the projects - what materials are needed, how long the project will take, and skill levels that are covered. A variety of warm-up exercises help students prepare for lengthier projects. Great for upper elementary and middle school classes, these projects can be modified for a variety of learning levels. Grades 4-8.