Storytelling in Schools
Jacqueline offers 3 ways to enjoy Storytelling:
Storytelling events
Jacqueline is a gifted and engaging storyteller who enchants children of every age. Further information on this page. Storytelling Events
Hear her conducting a story session and hear what the children think. Radio Kent interview from the RAW (Reading and Writing) initiative (Feb. 2007)
Story Projects
Exciting projects over several weeks which develop creativity and imagination, leading to improvements in literacy,some wonderful art and performances to parents using, drama, dance and music. Story Project
Staff Development
"You've unlocked my imagination!" Teacher, Rainham
Two hour sessions to enable teachers to bring the magic of oral storytelling into their classrooms.
Storytelling
Events
"The children were enthralled by the stories and activities and gained
so much from having the opportunity to participate in so many ways." Literacy
Co-ordinator, Dymchurch Primary School, Kent.
'What treasures can you find in the StoryEgg?'
The Storyegg is unique, through a small door in the front children draw out brightly coloured bags containing magical objects that appear in the stories.
Jacqueline
brings the stories to life with different age groups:
Reception and Nursery: The children join in with actions, rhymes and
singing, creating
a powerful mix of enjoyment and learning because they are so engaged.
Years 2/3 (African
story) -
"Once upon a time there was a young woman who was very small, her name
was Cuulu, but most people called her the Tiny One…”" With
the aid of simple scenery, props,and music,the children enact the tale.
Years
4 and 5 (Japanese story)
-
How will Momotaro conquer the Ogres of the Four Winds? Aided by magical items
from the Storyegg, the children create characters and a spontaneous story
of their own making.
"The children enjoyed the Storyegg and did some excellent follow-up work, telling the story and drawing beautiful pictures." Reception teacher, Boughton Primary School, Kent
Contact me for a scale of fees