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We have had such a blast incorporating the story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff into our crafts and play this month. So, I thought I would see what activities others are doing. And I’ve gathered a variety of activities for you and your kids to enjoy: over 20 fun Three Billy Goats Gruff activities for kids, plus some open-ended toys that can be used for your own 3 Billy Goat Gruff play and learning, too!
So Many Fun Three Billy Goats Gruff Activities!
From cute preschool goat crafts to free printables, fun goat-theme games to creative art activities, these engaging activities for The Three Billy Goats Gruff will surely bring the classic story to life for any child.
24 Fun Three Billy Goats Gruff Activities for Kids
3 Billy Goats Gruff Crafts
1. Easy Basic Shapes Goat Craft
Incorporate some shape learning into your early literacy lesson with this craft that has preschoolers creating cute goats out of basic shapes!
2. Paper Plate Billy Goat Gruff Craft
The rim of a white paper plate makes the perfect horns for this cute paper plate goat craft inspired by Janet Steven’s version of The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
3. G is for Goat Craft
This clever letter G-shaped goat craft is perfect for some hands-on preschool alphabet learning.
4. Billy Goats Gruff Troll Art Activity
Kids of all ages will love the abstract blotto painting technique used to create their own Billy Goat Gruff-inspired troll art.
5. Handprint Goat Craft
It doesn’t get more hands-on than a cute handprint craft! Pair this adorable handprint goat craft with a reading of your favorite version of Three Billy Goats Gruff.
6. Paper Plate Billy Goat Mask Craft
This cute paper plate goat mask will surely result in hours of 3 Billy Goats Gruff-inspired play for toddlers and preschoolers.
7. Paper Bag Goat Puppet Craft
A free template makes this billy goat puppet craft easy peasy. And, the kids can use their puppets to act out the story of Billy Goats Gruff!
8. Goat Corner Bookmark Craft
Try this goat bookmark craft with older elementary kids who are learning about the classic folk story.
9. Paper Roll Goat Craft
Help your child turn a common toilet paper roll into a cute little standing goat with cotton ball beard and hair.
Printable Three Billy Goats Gruff Activities
10. Printable Billy Goats Gruff Visual Discriminations Game
Help kids learn and practice visual discrimination skills with these goat-themed printable games.
11. Free 3 Billy Goats Gruff Printable Pack
This free printable pack boasts over 50 worksheets for easy preschool learning around the theme of the classic folktale.
12. Printable Goat Headband Craft for Kids
Download and print this free printable craft for your kids to make some easy and adorable goat headbands.
13. Free Printable Goat Craft
A kids goat craft doesn’t get much easier than this — just print, cut, and paste!
14. Preschool Billy Goats Gruff Printable Pack
Here’s another free printable pack full of preschool learning pages in the theme of 3 Billy Goats Gruff.
15. Fairy Tales Printable Playdough Mats
This free printable packet of fairy tale-themed playdough mats includes a couple of goat-themed playdough mats perfect for your Billy Goats Gruff lessons.
16. 3 Billy Goats Reader’s Theater
Kids will love acting out the story of the Three Billy Goats using this kid-friendly printable reader’s theater skit.
Billy Goats Gruff STEAM Activities
17. Billy Goats Raft STEM Challenge
Turn your early literacy lesson into a STEM challenge by having students build rafts to help the Billy Goats avoid the bridge.
18. Counting Goats Math Activity
This clever goat-themed counting activity is actually inspired by the book, Let’s Count Goats! But, both the book and activity would pair nicely with The 3 Billy Goats Gruff, too.
19. 3 Billy Goats Gruff LEGO Story Retelling
Try this fun hands-on activity for Billy Goats Gruff that uses LEGOs to capture kids’ interest and imagination.
20. Wooden Block Bridge Building Play Activity
Provide basic wooden blocks for little ones to practice bridge building for their billy goat toys.
More 3 Billy Goats Activities for Kids
21. DIY Billy Goats Gruff Play Dough Kit
Make a Billy Goats Gruff-themed playdough kit with playdough, small goat toys, craft sticks, string, and other items to inspire creative story retelling and bridge building.
22. Billy Goats Gruff Sensory Bin
Extend your toddler or preschool child’s learning with some sensory play after reading the classic fairy tale together.
23. Billy Goats Gruff Bridge Gross Motor Activity
Set up a pretend stream and bridge (like with a curved wooden balance board) for a simple Billy Goats Gruff activity that gets kids moving.
24. 3 Billy Goats Song and Fingerplay
Add some music and creativity to your little ones folk tale fun using this cute song and fingerplay.
Toys to Pair with The Three Billy Goats Gruff:
Check out these toys that are perfect for pair with your Billy Goat Gruff learning…
Goat Figures 4pcs SetThe Puppet Company Traditional Story Sets Three Billy Goats Gruff & Troll Book and Finger Puppets SetWooden Building Blocks SetBearington Garret Plush Gray Goat Stuffed AnimalFlannel Board Story SetDisney-Pixar’s Toy Story 4 Billy Goat & Gruff with Sound EffectsLEGO StoryTales DUPLO Brick SetDouglas Goat Lil’ Handful Plush Stuffed AnimalPagreberya Goat Horns HeadbandAndux Cute Plush Hand Puppet Soft Stuffed Animal ToyWooden Wobble Balance Board for Kids
Children’s Books to Pair with Your 3 Billy Goats Gruff Activities:
Add one (or more!) of these Billy Goats Gruff books to your child’s play and learning…
The Three Billy Goats GruffThe Three Billy Goats GruffThe Three Billy Goats GruffTrip Trap Trouble: A story about the Three Billy Goats Gruff and gratitudeListen, My Bridge Is SO Cool!: The Story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff as Told by the TrollThe Three Billy Goats FluffSuper Billy Goats Gruff: A Graphic Novel
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