The Mouse and the Octopus {Tongan Storytelling Images}

Description

Bring the traditional Tongan story of The Mouse and the Octopus to life with this engaging print-and-go storytelling resource. Based on a traditional Tongan oral tale that has been shared and retold in many forms over generations, this resource tells the story of a mischievous mouse, a helpful octopus, and the origins of the traditional Tongan makafeke octopus-fishing lure.

• Featuring a collection of beautifully hand-drawn illustrations, these storytelling images can be used alongside your favourite picture book or oral retelling of the legend, as an independent sequencing activity, for small-group retells, story baskets, drama, literacy rotations, or creative writing prompts.
• A suggested storytelling script & image sequencing pages (12 short sentences) are included to support young learners as they develop oral language, sequencing, vocabulary, and story retelling skills.
• Perfect for early years and primary classrooms, this resource provides a meaningful way to explore one of Tonga’s treasured traditional oral stories.
• The Mouse and the Octopus has been passed down through generations and there are variations in how the story is told. This resource presents a child-friendly version of the traditional Tongan story and is not based on any one published retelling.

This set of illustrations can be used in a variety of ways – simply print, cut & laminate your set of pictures then:

• Glue small magnets on the back or attach blue tac. You can then move, add & layer the images on your whiteboard as you retell the story with the kids. (*Simple storytelling card with suggested illustrations and sequence is also included)
• Add the illustrations to a wall display—the kids could add their own images to match.
• You could create speech and thought bubbles to share what the characters in the story are experiencing
• Add the illustrations to your reading tumble! They could be used to support the retelling or acting out of this story, to re-sequence the story or inspire some writing or artwork…