Synopsis
Specifically designed for kindergarten through third grade, this 15-minute version of the misadventures of Goldilocks is a perfect way to introduce musical theater to younger kids. The entire class sings the familiar story, interrupted by several enthusiastic students who repeatedly try to introduce characters from other favorite children's tales.
Preview the script and songs!Key Concepts
Goldilocks and the Three Bears is a great complement to your curriculum resources in elementary school language arts. And, like all of our plays, this show can be used to improve reading, vocabulary, reading comprehension, performance and music skills, class camaraderie and teamwork, and numerous social skills (read about it!) -- all while enabling students to be part of a truly fun and creative experience they will never forget!
Aligned with national standards! View the standards and vocabulary.Publication Info
Author: Ron Fink (Composer) and John Heath (Book and Lyrics)
ISBN:
978-1-886588-05-9
© 1996
Bad Wolf Press, LLC
Verified owner Stacy Albright (verified owner) –
I had my kindergarten class of 16 perform this for their parents at the end of the school year. Our stage was our classroom carpet in the front of the room. The students took such ownership of their roles and shined in so many ways. What a great introduction to theatre and most importantly teaching our little ones to try new things and practice being brave and confident. So many surprised me with their new talents. Thank you for such an amazing product. I purchased this along with the music.
Jennifer Best (verified owner) –
As usual, I truly enjoyed working with my students on this play, even while virtual. The play turned out better than I had expected and I appreciated that we were allowed to send the songs to the children to practice. I will definitely continue to use Bad Wolf Press for future plays.
Jennifer (verified owner) –
This is now the fourth musical I have ordered and am pleased once again. We actually put on our musicals in May of the school year and all have been a big hit. So far, the students are just starting to learn the songs and the dance moves we are adding to each. What I love about this musical and all of them so far, is the humor that is added in, that parents can find funny and the students do, as well…sometimes it has to be explained, the nuances of the humor that is, but then the children can't stop smiling. I am a kindergarten teacher and was presented with the very first Bad Wolf Musical at a workshop 4-5 years ago, and had never put on a musical before (singing performances was all). I was afraid that it would be too much work, too hard, and so forth. Your musicals have made it so that I can connect the learning to our standards in art, speaking and listening and just working on cooperation, respect and kindness. The confidence that has developed in some of my shiest students through these performances have brought tears to my eyes. Please CONTINUE to develop pertinent musicals for these neophyte students and actors.
Vine (verified owner) –
The materials are very useful. The lyrics and the songs are easy to learn and teach. The instrumental music is also a fantastic tool in the real performance. The staging chart is a great tool that gives me a good reference.
Jane (verified owner) –
Perfect for my grade 1 class. The make up this year had more timid kids than the past and we didn't have as much time as I wanted to prep. From start to finish the class put on a fabulous show in 4 weeks. So thankful for opportunities where kids can have fun while developing skills like focus, cooperation and of course singing. Families were so happy and proud!
Lauren (verified owner) –
I had a small class of five students, Kinder and first graders, perform the story of Goldilocks and the three bears. Non of the students could read and thus would have had a hard time memorizing long lines. The students had no trouble at all memorizing the songs though! We used 4 songs from Badwolf Press to add bulk and humor to our play. I didn't use all the songs, because I find some of them cheesy, and dislike how the last song changes the ending of the original story. Overall I was pleased with the price ($9.99) for the audio files and felt it made our short play very cute and easy to perform. I didn't give it 5 stars because the audio files have an adult male voice singing, which is hard to drown out even when the kids sing loudly.