Storytelling in the Classroom
Sessions designed for EYFS, KS1 and KS2
Improve pupil’s self-confidence, self-expression and enrich their imaginations. Children will develop their observation skills and build new problem solving techniques, becoming confident decision makers.
Each session is accessible to or can be adapted for disabled, SEN and EAL children and can be tailored towards the topics you are working on in class.
The Sessions…
Storytelling
Listen and take part in folktales, fairy-tails, historical quests or popular classics. An interactive story session that ignites a curiosity to read more and create new stories. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Suggested length 30 - 45 mins.
Story-Build
A class will create their own fantastical story! Working together they will explore story characters, settings and problems. They will justify their story ideas with reasons and be encouraged to ask questions, push their vocabulary, negotiate, evaluate and build on the ideas of others. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Suggested length 40 - 60 mins.
Story-writing and performing
Children are given the tools and techniques to write and perform their own stories. Hypothesising and exploring ideas, children will begin to build a structured story framework. They will discover a range of story writing styles and find their storytelling voice. Suitable for KS1 and KS2. Suggested length 2 - 4, 90 min sessions.
Reviews
“Genevieve was amazing, the children loved joining in with her songs and ukulele. Her puppets were really interactive and fun. All of the children developed lots of creative ideas over the session and were excited to write their own stories. An amazing engaging story building session.”
— Erica McGinley - Head of School, Poplar Farm Primary School
“Genevieve was great and it was a great example of cross-curricular learning and how to let children express their opinions in the classroom. “
— Class Teacher - Oakington Primary School
“The session was adapted so well to provide a great experience for a wide age group of kids in our home-schooling community group. Genevieve directed the group incredibly well engaging all the needs and interests of all the children. A wonderful learning experience playing with creative imagination”