A Study of Fairy Tales

This study argues for teaching fairy tales as a distinct subject in kindergarten and early grades, emphasizing teacher preparation, selection guided by literary and compositional standards, and connections to child psychology and the broader curriculum. It surveys the history and types of tales, proposes a classification and source material for classroom use, and describes methods for preparing and telling stories alongside expected creative responses from children. The author discusses how fairy tales contribute to moral and imaginative development, suggests ways to integrate tales with other subjects, and offers bibliographic recommendations and adaptations to help teachers select and present appropriate material.