This unit focuses on one fairy tale and contains a one page letter to families telling the name of the fairy tale, listing what related topics will be covered in class, and offering suggestions for activities to do at home. There is also space for the teacher to request materials that parents may want to contribute to the classroom. Next, is a brief history of the fairy tale. This is one or two paragraphs long. The bulk of the unit consists of detailed descriptions of six to ten activities. These descriptions include suggestions for introducing the activity, a list of goals that can be reinforced by the activity, and a suggestion as to which time in the school day the activity should be used. There is also a short list of additional activities that could supplement the theme. Finally, there is a bibliography of books and other materials that fit the theme. The unit is around sixteen pages long