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Re-tell the engaging tale about a certain ginger biscuit and stimulate learning, with these ideas from Wendy E Scott Use the delightful traditional tale of 'The Gingerbread Man' to develop children's language and imagination. Various versions of the story are available (see box).

Use the delightful traditional tale of 'The Gingerbread Man' to develop children's language and imagination. Various versions of the story are available (see box).

Adult-led activity

You can't catch me

Re-tell the story using character hats.

Key learning intentions

To listen and respond appropriately

To use language to imagine and recreate a story

Adult:child ratio 1:7 (number of characters in the story)

Resources

* A version of 'The Gingerbread Man' (see box) * cardboard * stapler or sticky tape * a large cardboard box * plastic mixing bowl * wooden spoon * blue paper * fabric or chalk * camera

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