Boys and girls, how many of you like to play? Do you play really hard and have lots of fun? Does mom and dad make you wear special play clothes so you don't mess up your good dress up clothes? I think I know a story about a little girl who never got to wear any nice dress up clothes. In fact the clothes she wore werent even good enough to play in. That doesn't sound like a very fun story does it? Do any of you know a story like that? I'll bet you do. It is a very special story about a girl named... I almost forgot to mention it is also the story about a prince and a fairy godmother. Any ideas yet? Well her name was... Oh, maybe if I show you a picture that might help. Look at that dress, it looks more like a bunch of rags doesn't it? Cinderella? You think this is a picture of Cinderella? Well you are right.
Work with the kids retelling a shortened version of the story. Bring a couple of the kids up to play different parts of the story. If you can find two ugly masks for the step sisters that would help make it visual and fun. A short cape and simple crown for the prince.
I think we should help Cindy get dressed for the ball don't you? The first time it doesn't work. Did you bring up the Fairy Godmother? Usa a shall or a small hooded cape. Second time it doesn't work (opps! that is embassasing.) Give F.G. her magic wand and grab a small handful of large glitter/confetti. Say the magic words have everyone help the F.G. and wave their magic fingers and ... It works. Thank all your helpers, have them take a bow and send them on their way.
This was off the cuff and I'm already seeing areas where it can be improved but it is a start.
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