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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:​

  • Observe changes across the four seasons

  • Explore what happens to animals as the seasons change

  • Introduce the concept of life cycles

  • Discuss the characteristics of ZooLab’s animals

  • Encourage listening and participation

Animals often used in this workshop:

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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.

Nature Town storybook with ZooLab's characters popping out

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