Traditional Tales

Oban's Myths, Legends and Fables
A good selection of these type of stories from around the world

Myths and Legends

Fractured Fairy-tales - Read Write Think.
Read examples of fractured fairy-tales and then use the prompts to help write a fractured fairy-tale. There are a large number of supporting lesson plans.
Common Fairtale Elements
From Read Write Think - very useful.
Fairytale Autobiographies - Read Write Think
Eight lessons based on fairytales with linked resources.
ABC Teach Fairy-tale Activities and Resources
A HUGE number of activities and worksheets. Some you need to subscribe to access.
Hans Christian Andersen Fairytales
Online stories and info about Andersen
Kids Fun Canada
Look at the index at the bottom of the page for a number of traditional stories and fairy-tales that can be read online.
National Geographic - the Brothers Grim
Twelve stories told true to the original translations - purely text versions.
Inkspell Fairytale Page
A useful if slightly disorganised site. The common characteristics are very good.
Tales of Wonder
Fairytales from around the world. Straight text.
Surlalune Fairytale Portal
A huge list of text fairytales with annotations and information on the history of the stories as well as illustrations from different illustrators over many years.
First School - Fairytales
This site has a list of fairytales with each one having an accompanying lesson plan and printable worksheets to support it.
Write a New Fangled Fairytale
Lesson plan on how to write fairytales with a twist.

Fairytales

First School - Fables
Fables are linked to with accompanying lesson plans and printable worksheets.
Kim's Korner Fable links
A large number of resources about fables.
Aesop's Fables Podcast
Listen to a number of the traditional tales in these podcasts.

Fables

Traditional Tales lesson plan
This PDF file explores the themes in all types of traditional tales.
Traditional Tales Audio Files
Free MP3 downloads of classic children's traditional tales such as Aladdin and Ananzi.
Scholastic Myths, Folktales and Fairytales
Different authors talk about how they create their stories and features of these genres are discussed. There are interactive activities for children to create their own stories.

General Traditional Tales