1. The shoemaker and his wife were poor and could not afford new clothes for themselves.
2. One day, the shoemaker had enough leather to make one pair of shoes, which he planned to sell to buy food.
3. He cut out the shoes at night, but when he woke up, they were perfectly finished by unseen helpers (the elves).
4. The shoemaker sold the shoes for a good price and bought more leather to make two pairs the next day.
5. Again, the elves finished the shoes overnight, allowing the shoemaker to sell them and become richer.
6. The shoemaker and his wife decided to watch secretly and discovered the elves were small, barefoot, and wearing rags.
7. The couple made clothes and shoes for the elves as a thank-you gift.
8. The next morning, the elves put on the new clothes, danced for joy, and never returned, leaving the shoemaker and his wife wealthy and happy.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of the elves and the shoemaker worksheet.
