Story Creators
EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage.
Ages 1 - 5
DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins
OVERVIEW: Get reading this summer with our new workshop: Story Creators! Help guide Norm the millipede on his epic journey to find a WILD story to write about. Where will he end up?
This adventure could take him through the woods, down the stream or even through quicksand! You decide. The themes of adventure, friendship and teamwork are the driving force behind this exciting workshop where children get to choose their own adventure.
Learning Outcomes
ZooLab’s own Make Your Own Adventure book.
Themes of adventure, friendship and working together.
You'll get to meet some of these animals:
Free pre-lesson resources and teaching packs!
“Okan was absolutely amazing, adjusting to meet the needs of the children within the nursery and making sure all staff and children (including SEND children) got involved in what they felt comfortable with. Children went home 6/7 hours later telling their parents about it and even came in today, still talking about the fun they had and the animals they saw. Would 100% recommend Okan!”
Brightsparks Day Nursery, Eltham
Why learn through storytelling?
Using storytelling as a teaching mechanism 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.
The benefits of learning through storytelling do not stop at increasing knowledge of the subject area - storytelling encourages creativity, expands vocabulary, increases attention span and helps to reinforce morals.
