The Nutcracker The Nutcracker is a long-standing tradition for our second grades. For many, many years we attended the Boston Ballet's wondrous production. In 2007 we began a new tradition - an "in-school" field trip where we dress in our best and watch a video version of the magical ballet. Although not the same as a live theater production, our new tradition provided its own magical memories. Happy Holidays! ~ Links to Learning ~ Especially for Students and Families Classics for Kids Be sure to click on “Listen to the Show” to hear the story and listen to the music. Great! Nutcracker Story and Music Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker Just for Kids Wordsearch, crossword puzzle, coloring and more Make a Paper Bag Nutcracker Puppet Make Stick Puppets of Nutcracker Characters Nutcracker Page to Color Lyrics and Music to the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Our Recipe for Sugarplums The Nutcracker Page Lots of links to explore for young and old alike. Especially for Teachers Three Page Nutcracker Teacher’s Guide The Nutcracker Ballet Newspaper based Teacher’s Guide to the Nutcracker - lengthy, but interesting

> Is the story of the Nutcracker a folktale or fairytale? Think about the elements of these two types (genres) of stories. Decide which one you think the story of The Nutcracker is. Then vote in the poll below. Elements of a Folktale oral tradition different versions repetition - words, phrases, or sentences that are repeated throughout the story cumulative aspects - something or someone continues to be added as the story progresses Elements of a Fairy Tale special beginning and/or ending words - Once upon a time...and they lived happily ever after. good character evil character royalty and/or a castle usually present magic happens problem and a solution things often happen in "threes" or "sevens"

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