Working in schools
why storytelling in schools?
Storytelling engages on many levels. It has been shown that exposure to storytelling not only improves listening skills and language acquirement, it encourages participation and verbal proficiency. It has also been found that storytelling helps develop the imagination and improve creative thinking.
In addition, Storytelling is a powerful means of exploring cultures from around the world, shining a light on human commonalities and enabling children to develop empathy for people who are different from themselves. When we hear a peoples stories we begin to understand who they are.
There is much emerging research into the ability of storytelling to engage with emotional memory and enhance learning abilities.
In addition, Storytelling is a powerful means of exploring cultures from around the world, shining a light on human commonalities and enabling children to develop empathy for people who are different from themselves. When we hear a peoples stories we begin to understand who they are.
There is much emerging research into the ability of storytelling to engage with emotional memory and enhance learning abilities.
If I came to work in your school it could be for a day or a week, or a day a week for a period of time. You might expect from me a day of storytelling sessions where I would go from class to class telling stories that tie into the subjects the children are studying at the time. These sessions could be anything from 20 minutes for the very young ones up to an hour for the older children.
My work in schools covers many areas including storytelling sessions, story-making and drama workshops, assemblies and cross curriculum projects. I can work with the whole school class by class or a select group for a particular project. My fees are negotiable and designed to suit your budget.
My work in schools covers many areas including storytelling sessions, story-making and drama workshops, assemblies and cross curriculum projects. I can work with the whole school class by class or a select group for a particular project. My fees are negotiable and designed to suit your budget.