A PowerPoint of the story of The Little Mermaid to use as an introduction to the topic.

Objectives
Children in Reception
Engage in story times (CL)
Listen to and talk about stories to build familiarity and understanding (CL)
Retell the story, once they have developed a deep familiarity with the text; some as exact repetition and some in their own words (CL)

Early Learning Goals
Listen attentively and respond to what they hear with relevant questions, comments and actions when being read to and during whole class discussions and small group interactions (CL)
Offer explanations for why things might happen, making use of recently introduced vocabulary from stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems when appropriate (CL)
Demonstrate understanding of what has been read to them by retelling stories and narratives using their own words and recently introduced vocabulary (L)
Anticipate (where appropriate) key events in stories (L)
Use and understand recently introduced vocabulary during discussions about stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems and during role play (L)...