Hansel and Gretel – Retell, Sequence and Write Activity Pack

Suggested ages: 5–9. Suitability depends on reading and writing confidence; younger children can join in through oral retelling, picture sequencing and supported writing.

Bring this classic fairy tale into your classroom with an illustrated Hansel and Gretel activity pack. Children read the story, sequence the key events and practise retelling it in their own words, with picture prompts and cut-and-paste captions for extra support.

What’s included:

• Two illustrated reading pages with matching story pictures

• A flow-chart story map

• Seven story picture cards to cut out and sequence

• Two picture-supported writing pages

• A word bank and time words to support writing

• Cut-and-paste captions for children who are not yet writing independently

• Teacher notes with activity guidance and extension ideas

Use the pictures for partner talk and oral retelling before children move on to sequencing and writing. The caption activity offers a supported way for children to take part alongside more confident writers.

Ideal for fairy-tale topics, literacy lessons, small-group activities and home learning.

Format: 10-page printable PDF with a colour cover and ink-saving black-and-white activity pages.

This is a digital download. No physical product will be sent.

Which pack should I choose?

Read & Sequence

Choose this for reading practice: read illustrated story sections, match text to pictures and put the events in order. An optional make-a-book activity provides further reading practice.

Reading & Comprehension

Choose this for understanding the story through questions, vocabulary work and other reading activities. See the individual listing for the reading and question levels included.

Retell, Sequence & Write — this pack

Choose this for picture sequencing, story mapping and retelling the original story aloud and in writing, with picture prompts and captions for support.

Story Innovation / Creative Writing

Choose this for changing characters, settings or events, then planning and writing a new version of the story.

Each pack is sold separately and can be used on its own. You do not need to buy all four. Check the shop for the packs currently available for your chosen story and read each listing for its exact contents.