A Reading Activity turned into a Game

Among the activities carried out in our school connected to the project themes, there is one which was carried out by all the students of primary and secondary school. It was reading the book “The Stone Soup” by Anaïs Vaugelade.

The story is based on an old folk tale where hungry strangers share a little piece of food each so as everybody can enjoy the soup. In the story we read, some animals get together to help a poor wolf, which only has a stone, to make a nice soup, which they then eat together.

The story is about sharing the things we have, even if they are little, to create something better together; it’s about welcoming and helping people in need; it’s about friendship; and it’s about trust. But what qualities do we need to be invited to the soup of peace?

At school each class reflected on the meaning of the story and then re-invented it in the way they wished. In the enclosed Activity Report Sheet you can find the instructions for an inclusive interactive game based on the story. Have fun! 

Activity Report Sheet - The Stone Soup.pdf