Fairy Tales, Folktales, Myths & Legends

Fairy Tale Unit – A 16-day fairy tale unit with activities.

Folk Tales on the Web – Fairy Tale and Folk Tale information and lesson plans.

Mike Fink – a video read-aloud of this tall tale by Steven Kellogg.

Pele and the Owl Ghost-God – The legend of Pele and her encounter with the owl ghost-god.

Pele, Hawaiian Goddess of the Volcano – Stories and information about the Hawaiian volcano goddess. NOTE: Read first before using with students – Pele has some sensuality linked with her, as well as the fire aspect.

Pele Myth – Pele’s family, legends about her, and other information. NOTE: Read first before using with students – Pele has some sensuality linked with her, as well as the fire aspect.

Stormalong – a video read-aloud of this tall tale (I believe this version is from the Journeys reading series)

SurLaLune Fairy Tales: Annotated Fairy Tales, Fairy Tale Books and Illustrations – Features 47 annotated fairy tales, including their histories and similar tales. Also has over 1,600 folktales & fairy tales from around the world in more than 40 full-text eBooks.

Tall Tales, folklore stories, and American folktales from American Folklore – A variety of tall tales, myths and legends, and other stories.