The fox and the wolf. A fabulous mosaic

The folk tale "The Fox and the Wolf" about the antics of the red-haired swindler has always been and remains popular and beloved by children and adults.

The fox outwitted the gullible grandfather, stealing his fish. And the stupid hungry wolf suffered due to the fault of the cunning little girl. The fairy tale "The Fox and the Wolf" reveals the concepts of good and evil, honesty and lies, cunning and gullibility. The fox obtains its food by dishonest means. She pretends, deceives, steals. The fox is an example of greed, deceit, treachery. The wolf is a stupid, trusting, but simple and sincere hero. He believes the swindler, shows compassion and helps her get home.

Folk tales are the fruit of centuries-old human wisdom and experience. Fairy tales are the first to prepare a child for life, open to him the complex and multifaceted human world, introduce him to the main moral principles.

Help the little reader understand the meaning of the fairy tale and come to the right conclusions. When reading the fairy tale "The Fox and the Wolf", focus on the words and actions of the characters. Discuss with the child the plot of the fairy tale, its meaning. Ask him a few probing questions:

• Why did the fox pretend to be dead?
• How did she trick her grandfather?
• Did the swindler treat the hungry wolf to fish?
• How did the fox teach the wolf to fish?
• What happened to him on the river?
• Remember and retell the moment when the fox said: "The beaten leads to the unbeaten."
• Did the fox behave correctly in the fairy tale?
• Which of the heroes is gullible, and who is treacherous and greedy?

Share folk wisdom with the child, read the wonderful fairy tale "The Fox and the Wolf" to her, and she will definitely receive a valuable life lesson.