DIY Three Billy Goats Gruff Early Reader Booklet

Learning new words is always more exciting when it’s tied to a familiar story like The Three Billy Goats Gruff.

printed easy reader with three billy goats gruff on the cover

Designed with young learners in mind, it provides a hands-on approach to learning words from the story while also reinforcing early reading skills. This printable offers a great opportunity for kids to feel a sense of ownership over their very own book while they trace and read.

The printable is a six-page booklet featuring words such as “smallest Billy goat,” “medium Billy goat,” “biggest Billy goat,” “troll,” and “bridge.” Each page includes a word for tracing, paired with a sentence that incorporates the word.

Simple sight words like “I,” “see,” and “the” are also included to help young readers build confidence with high-frequency words. The easy-to-follow format makes this a valuable tool for handwriting practice, reading fluency, and vocabulary building.

One of the best ways to use this activity is as a follow-up to reading The Three Billy Goats Gruff. By connecting the words in the booklet to the characters and elements of the story, children can deepen their understanding of the vocabulary and strengthen their memory of the tale.

They can read their booklet aloud, trace the words with a pencil or crayon, and color the illustrations to make their book unique. This process helps to reinforce word recognition and provides additional handwriting practice in a meaningful way.

This early reader also works well as part of a learning center. The booklet is easy to prepare by cutting and stapling the pages, and it can be stored and reused. Laminating the pages or placing them in sheet protectors adds durability, especially for classroom use. Children can work on tracing and reading at their own pace, giving them time to master the new words and sentences. For those who need extra support, tools like pencil grips can make tracing easier.