Ben in the Glen
EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage.
Ages 3 - 7
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DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins
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OVERVIEW: Follow Ben through his home in the glen as he explores the changes of the seasons and the variety of wildlife we see at different times of year.
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As Ben learns about the world around him, he records his findings in his nature book. You even get to be up-close and hands-on with some ZooLab animals!
Key Workshop Objectives:​
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Observe changes across the four seasons
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Explore what happens to animals as the seasons change
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Introduce the concept of life cycles
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Discuss the characteristics of ZooLab’s animals
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Encourage listening and participation
Animals often used in this workshop:
Animal requests will be accommodated where possible. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee attendance.
Why learn through storytelling?
Using storytelling as a mechanism in teaching involves structuring learning around a narrative. It helps children (and adults) make sense of issues and topics by engaging them in a story, making facts easier to remember and participants more open to learning.
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The benefits of learning through storytelling does not stop at increasing knowledge of the subject area - storytelling encourages creativity, expands vocabulary, increases attention span and helps to reinforce morals.
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