Jack and the Golden Ladder
Jack and the Beanstalk Stories for Kids
Dorktales Podcast: Episode 140
Mysterious thund-earths are shaking things up in the Folktale Forest and no one knows why. Jack suspects the Ogress is still angry over his shady shenanigans, so he builds a golden ladder to return to the land of the giants. Why would he ever want to go back? He’s on a mission to make amends for stealing a bag of gold, a hen that lays golden eggs and a golden harp. But he and his friends are in for an astonishing surprise when they discover that two big, very happy feet are the reason for all that rumbling!
BONUS: Grab the free activity worksheet and color page for Jack and the Golden Ladder!
PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: Jack and the Golden Ladder explores taking responsibility, making amends, and the unexpected outcomes of doing the right thing. As a sequel to Jack and the Beanstalk, it gives Jack a chance to acknowledge the harm he caused, sincerely apologize to the ogress, and return what he stole. When the characters assume the ogress’s anger is causing thunder and earthquakes, they also discover the importance of questioning assumptions and finding creative solutions.
FREE GUIDE FOR THIS EPISODE!
Grab your free guide for Jack and the Golden Ladder with list of story and SEL themes, plus conversation starter questions. This guide encourages deep thinking and helps young listeners relate the episode’s themes to their own experiences and perspectives.
Podcast Episode Credits
Narration, Voice Over and Podcast Host: Jonathan Cormur
Scriptwriter: Monique Hafen Adams
Editor and Show Producer: Molly Murphy
Sound Production, Audio Editing and Mastering: Jermaine Hamilton
Podcast Episode Illustration: Arthur Lin
Title Design and Layout: Jeri DeMartini
If you like this stories for kids episode about Jack and the giants, you might enjoy hearing their origin story in EP12: Beanstalk, our version of the classic tale, Jack and the Beanstalk.
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