Old King Cole
Who was Old King Cole?
A merry old king
What special power did King Midas wish for?
Who was mean to cinderella?
Her stepmother and stepsisters
What was under the princess's mattress?
A pea
Who was jealous of Snow White?
The evil queen
What three things did he call for?
His pipe, bowl, and fiddlers three
What happened when he touched his food, bed, and even his daughter?
They all turned to gold
What did Cinderella lost at the ball?
Glass slipper
Why couldn't the princess sleep?
The bed was uncomfortable because the princess felt the pea.
How many dwarfs were there?
Seven
Was Old King Cole serious or cheerful?
He was cheerful/merry
Was King Midas happy with his wish? Why or why not?
Open-ended
Who helped cinderella go to the ball?
Fairy Godmother
Why did the queen put the pea under the mattresses?
To test if she was a real princess.
What did the queen use to trick Snow White?
A poisoned apple
Did Old King Cole like music? How do we know?
Yes, open-ended answer
What mistake did King Midas make?
He made the mistake of being too greedy and not thinking about the consequences of his wishes?
Why did the prince search for the girl who fit the slipper?
What did this story teach us about being a "true" princess?
A true princess is very sensitive/dainty and can feel even something like a pea under many mattresses.
How was Snow White able to wake up from her slumber?
The Prince came and saved her with a kiss. They got married and lived happily ever after.
Why do you think being cheerful was important for a king?
Open-ended answers
What lesson does this story teach about greed or being thankful?
Teaches us not to be greedy and to be thankful for what we already have.
How did Cinderella show kindness even when others were unkind to her?
She forgave her sisters and stepmother and invited them to the wedding.
Do you think it was a fair test? Why or why not?
Open-ended response
What lesson does the story teach about jealousy or kindness?
Jealousy can lead to unkind and harmful actions. Kindness brings good things, while jealousy causes problems.