If you’re looking for a fun and flexible way to introduce early learning concepts at home, you’re going to love this free Little Red Riding Hood activities pack! It’s part of my Preschool Enchantment unit studies program—a relaxed homeschool approach that makes teaching your preschooler feel like a fairy tale come to life.
This free week-long unit study is packed with engaging and educational activities designed with busy homeschool families in mind. It includes a simple weekly guide, printable hands-on learning activities and STEM ideas, easy craft recommendation, and a materials checklist that uses common household materials. Your preschooler will build essential skills through early learning concepts while having a blast exploring the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Whether you’re just getting started with homeschooling or want to add something special to your preschool routine, this unit is a fantastic way to experience the magic of preschool learning at home without the overwhelm.
Why Little Red Riding Hood Is a Perfect Preschool Learning Theme
Classic fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood aren’t just fun to read. These stories are powerful tools for early childhood learning. It’s a timeless story is packed with opportunities to explore essential preschool skills in creative and meaningful ways.
Here’s why this theme is such a win for your homeschool preschool:
- Rich Language Exposure
Little Red Riding Hood is full of vibrant vocabulary and descriptive language. As you read and retell the story, your child naturally builds listening comprehension and expands their vocabulary. - Story Sequencing & Comprehension
With a clear beginning, middle, and end, this tale is a great way to help young learners understand how stories work. Preschoolers can practice retelling the story using props, puppets, or printable sequencing cards—boosting memory and narrative skills. - Built-In Opportunities for Critical Thinking
“Should Little Red Riding Hood have talked to the wolf?” Asking simple questions like our conversation starters and comprehension questions helps kids learn to think, predict, and make connections—all foundational for future problem-solving and literacy skills. - Imaginative Play & Creativity
This theme opens the door for so much pretend play! Whether dressing up, role-playing, or making a paper basket craft, your child gets to step into the story world and engage their imagination. - Hands-On Math & Fine Motor Practice
You can weave in early math concepts like sorting items and using manipulatives (like pom poms or buttons) to make patterns. Plus, cutting, gluing, and crafting all give those little fingers a great fine motor workout!
Preschoolers have so much fun with themes they can connect with and this one checks all the boxes: familiar characters, simple structure, and lots of room for fun learning adventures.
Why I Created These Homeschool Preschool Unit Studies
When I first started homeschooling my five boys, I didn’t plan on creating a whole preschool program. Honestly, I was just trying to keep up with everyday life while making learning fun and doable!
During those early years, I leaned on my experience as a mental health therapist and mom—crafting playful ways to introduce letters, numbers, and life skills through stories, songs, and hands-on activities. I saw firsthand how powerful simple, themed learning could be for building skills andconnection.
As time went on, I realized that many homeschool moms (and teachers and grandparents, too!) were looking for affordable, flexible, and low-prep ways to teach preschool at home—without all the pressure or perfection.
So, I dusted off those magical story-based lessons I used with my boys and started putting together Preschool Enchantment—a 26-week program based on fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and fables. It’s everything I wish I had back then, wrapped up in a fun and relaxed weekly format.
And now? I’m sharing this free Little Red Riding Hood unit with you as a sneak peek of what’s possible when learning feels like an adventure instead of a checklist.
What’s Included in This Free Little Red Riding Hood Activities Pack
This week-long preschool unit study gives you flexible frame for enjoying a relaxed and magical learning experience at home. Whether you’re new to preschool homeschooling or just looking for fresh ideas, this free Little Red Riding Hood unit makes it super easy to jump in—no stress, no pressure. Just print, prep (as much or as little as you like), and enjoy!
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
✅ Flexible Weekly Guide
A simple, open-ended guide that gives you an overview of the ideas, printables, and activities for the week. You’ll have a framework and the freedom to adapt it for your child and your schedule.
🖨️ Printable Activities
Your preschooler will have a blast with hands-on, story-themed printables like:
- Matching activity for Story Pairs
- Sorting mats with cards for Forest or House?
- Object identification with a What’s in Little Red’s Basket? activity
- Opposites Adventure with cards containing pictures (and labels) of common opposites for your child to match
These printables are designed to build early literacy and fine motor skills—while keeping it fun and low-pressure.
🧠 STEM + Hands-On Activities
Enjoy a themed STEM challenge that sparks creativity and problem-solving. Plus, you’ll get ideas for hands-on exploration inspired by the story.
- Pattern Path for a hands-on math activity for making a path to Grandma’s house
- Build Grandma’s House STEM project with recommended materials (commonly found in your home)
✂️ Craft Recommendations
Easy and affordable craft suggestions that tie right into the story—perfect for developing fine motor skills and encouraging imaginative play.
📋 Materials Checklist
No guesswork here! A simple checklist is included so you can gather your supplies ahead of time or pick and choose what works best for you.
This free unit is a wonderful way to see how Preschool Enchantment makes learning relaxed, meaningful, and fun. Whether you complete every activity or just pick your favorites, you’ll have a themed learning experience your preschooler will remember and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions about These Little Red Riding Hood Activities
This unit is designed for preschoolers, typically ages 3–5. It’s flexible! You can easily adapt activities for younger learners or even early elementary kids who enjoy story-based learning and hands-on fun.
Not at all! This unit is meant to be relaxed and low-pressure. You can pick and choose the activities that fit your child’s interests, schedule, and energy levels. Even doing just a few of the printables or hands-on ideas can be meaningful and fun.
Very little! Most activities are print-and-go. Crafts and STEM activities use simple materials you likely already have at home. A materials list is included to make gathering supplies super easy.
Nope—it’s totally faith-neutral. All Preschool Enchantment materials are created to be welcoming and adaptable for all families, regardless of religious beliefs.
Get Your Free Little Red Riding Hood Activities Pack
I hope this Little Red Riding Hood preschool unit brings smiles, creativity, and meaningful moments to your home learning time. It’s the perfect way to try out a fun, story-based approach to early learning—without the stress or overwhelm.
This set of printable pack featuring learning fun with Little Red Riding Hood is on 21 PDF pages. You may print as many of these activities as you need to use with your students at home, in the classroom, and at the library. Please share this post if you know others who love to make learning fun!
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Wishing you a bunch of magical preschool fun! 🌟
Love All of This Preschool Fun? There’s So Much More!
If you and your preschooler enjoyed this magical week of learning, you’ll love the full Preschool Enchantment program!
With 26 weeks of story-based unit studies featuring fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and fables, you’ll get everything you need to make preschool learning fun, relaxed, and meaningful. Each week includes a flexible plan, engaging printables, hands-on activities, STEM, crafts, and more.
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