Bring the delight of a good yarn to your classroom with these resources for all key stagesOnce upon a time (16 years ago,to be precise), National Storytelling Week was born. The good folk of the Society for Storytelling were determined to spread a love of the art form throughout the nation – and so it came to pass, and with theatres,museums, schools, and hospitals,spoken-word venues and even care homes bringing the delight of a good yarn to people of all ages (and they all lived fortunately ever after). The festival is celebrated this year from 30 January to 6 February, and whether youd like to turn your lesson into a room full of raconteurs, and we’ve got resources to help you achieve it. A good set to start is this guide,also from the Society for Storytelling, on the educational processes that take set as children learn from hearing and engaging with stories. This guide for parents can also be handed out to encourage storytelling at home.
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Source: theguardian.com