Emperor's new clothes activity sheets for ks

Here are some activity sheets for KS (Key Stage) 1 and KS2 students based on the classic fairy tale "The Emperor's New Clothes":

KS1 (Age 5-7)

1. Emperor's New Clothes Matching Game: Cut out pictures of clothes and objects from the story (e.g. emperor, clothes, fabric, scissors, etc.). Shuffle the cards and lay them out face down. Ask students to take turns flipping over two cards to see if they match. If they don't match, the cards are turned back over.
2. What's Missing?: Show students a picture of the emperor wearing his new clothes. Ask them to identify what's missing (e.g. the clothes are invisible!).
3. Emperor's New Clothes Word Search: Create a word search with vocabulary from the story (e.g. emperor, clothes, fabric, weave, etc.).
4. Draw Your Own Clothes: Ask students to draw their own clothes, using different materials and patterns. Encourage them to think about what makes their clothes special.

KS2 (Age 7-11)

1. The Emperor's New Clothes Story Sequencing: Cut out scenes from the story and ask students to put them in order. This activity helps develop their understanding of the story's structure and sequence.
2. Design Your Own Fabric: Ask students to design their own fabric patterns and colors. They can use different materials like paper, felt, or even fabric scraps. Encourage them to think about what kind of clothes they would make with their fabric.
3. The Emperor's New Clothes Debate: Divide the class into two groups: those who think the emperor's new clothes are real and those who think they're not. Ask each group to prepare arguments for or against the clothes being real. Then, hold a debate to discuss the issue.
4. Write Your Own Story: Ask students to write their own story about a character who is tricked or deceived in some way. This activity helps develop their creative writing skills and encourages them to think critically about the story.

Assessment Ideas

• Observe students during the activities and note their ability to retell the story and identify key elements.
• Ask students to draw a picture of the emperor's new clothes and write a short sentence about what they think is special about them.
• Use the activities to assess students' understanding of the story's themes, such as honesty, bravery, and deception.

Remember to adapt the activities to your specific teaching style and the needs of your students. Have fun!