Early Years Zone

Early Years Zone

Explore the folk stories, fairy tales and children’s books that have been at the heart of communities for centuries, from Hansel and Gretel to the Gingerbread Man.

Visit ‘Once upon a time’ whenever you like in the Early Years Zone.

Traditional tales have been told from generation to generation, becoming part of a community’s shared story. Learning about these tales is helpful in allowing younger learners to become familiar with story structure, and to develop an excitement for reading and a love of story time.

In this Zone you can explore the settings to many traditional tales, from climbing Jack’s beanstalk to joining Goldilocks in visiting the house of the Three Bears.

4 Zones

The Ugly Duckling

Follow the ducking along its path to a beatuful swan.

PUBLISHED: 21st Feb 2023
4 Zones

The Hare and the Tortoise

Run alongside the hare and the tortoise and see if slow and steady wins the race.

PUBLISHED: 21st Feb 2023
4 Zones

Brothers Grimm – The Journey

Wonder through the forest and view a vast amount of the Brother Grimm Stories in virtual reality!

PUBLISHED: 21st Feb 2023
4 Zones

T’was the Night Before Christmas

Explore the cosy Christmas house and learn about the classic book and poem of 'twas the Night Before Christmas.

PUBLISHED: 29th Nov 2022
4 Zones

Puss In Boots

Explore key settings of Puss in Boots and learn about how Puss in Boots is no ordinary cat!

PUBLISHED: 8th Sep 2021
4 Zones

Snow White

Explore several key settings of Snow White and learn about the different versions of this classic tale!

PUBLISHED: 17th Aug 2021
4 Zones

Sleeping Beauty

Visit King Stephan’s Castle and learn about this classic fairy-tale and how Aurora is awakened by her true love.

PUBLISHED: 21st Jul 2021
4 Zones

Little Red Riding Hood

Follow Little Red Riding Hood’s journey through the magical forest and learn what happens when she visits her Grandmother’s House!

PUBLISHED: 15th Jun 2021
4 Zones

The Pied Piper

Take a walk through the medieval German streets of Hamelin and learn how the Piper dealt with the infestation of rats!

PUBLISHED: 15th Jun 2021
4 Zones

Jack and the Beanstalk

Climb the Beanstalk with Jack and discover this classic fairy-tale!

PUBLISHED: 15th Jun 2021
4 Zones

The Gingerbread Man

Visit the Gingerbread Man in his magical setting and learn the plot of this traditional tale!

PUBLISHED: 14th Jun 2021
4 Zones

Hansel and Gretel

Explore the Gingerbread House and learn about what happened to Hansel and Gretel.

PUBLISHED: 7th Jun 2021
4 Zones

Rapunzel

Visit the enchanted sorcerer’s house and Rapunzel’s tower, and learn about the story of Rapunzel.

PUBLISHED: 7th Jun 2021
4 Zones

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Wonder through the magical forest and enter the Three Bears House. Learn of Goldilocks and what she has been up to!

PUBLISHED: 4th Jun 2021

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