Jack and the Magic Beanstalk
What if a tiny bean could grow into a sky-high adventure? Join Jack as he climbs into a world of giants, gold, and magical surprises!
Once upon a time, a poor widow lived with her son Jack. One day, she asked him to sell their only cow. On the way to the market, Jack met a man who offered five magic beans in exchange. Jack agreed, but his mother was furious and threw the beans out the window.
The next morning, Jack saw a giant beanstalk reaching into the clouds! He climbed it and found a castle in the sky. Inside lived a giant and his kind wife. She gave Jack bread and milk, but warned him of her fearsome husband.
When the giant returned, he roared, “Fee-fi-fo-fum! I smell the blood of an Englishman!” Jack hid. That night, he stole a sack of gold coins and escaped.
Jack returned twice more. The second time, he stole a hen that laid golden eggs. The third time, he took a magical harp that sang by itself. But the harp cried for help, waking the giant!
Jack raced down the beanstalk. The giant followed, but Jack chopped the beanstalk with an axe. The giant fell and died. Jack and his mother lived happily ever after, rich and safe.
Values & Lessons:
- Courage and curiosity
- Thinking fast in danger
- Listening to wise advice
Questions for Kids:
1. Why was Jack’s mother angry?
2. What magical things did Jack find?
3. How did Jack escape the giant?
Practical Activity:
Create your own beanstalk using paper and string. Add drawings of your dreams growing at the top!
Fun Challenge:
🎨 Draw Jack climbing the beanstalk or the giant counting his gold!