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Talking Storytelling

Classroom Storytelling Texts

'Telling Tales describes how telling stories is a powerful communication and learning tool for schools or for other organisations that work with children and young people. The theory of Emotional Literacy is described and used as a basis for thinking about how stories can be used to facilitate children's learning and well being in the school setting and how they can aid social and emotional development. As well as giving a basic theoretical approach, practical guidelines on how to tell stories in the classroom that captivate, amuse and move listeners are given. There is also a rich selection of stories that can be used across the age range that can enhance emotional understanding and expression and help develop relationship skills. Key Points:- * The educational value of telling stories and how stories enhance emotional literacy are fully described. * Practical skills are given for both telling stories and helping children create and tell their own stories. * A range of simple to tell traditional tales are given to help people gain confidence in telling stories to children from Foundation stage through to Secondary Schools. THIS RESOURCE SUPPORTS SEAL! Telling Tales is suitable for 5 to 12 year olds.'

Telling Tales: Storytelling as Emotional Literacy

Taffy Thomas and Steve Killick

'Consisting of a series of essays written by storytellers who work in the classroom, as well as teachers who use storytelling in the classroom, this title addresses specific curriculum areas, and includes practical, easily replicable lesson plans. Also included is a review and explanation of the current research on the value of storytelling in the classroom in teaching the whole brain using the multiple intelligences and the integration of thinking in the left and right brain. It makes valid connections to educational standards in curriculum areas. Topics addressed are from the dual viewpoints of storytellers and educators.'

The Storytelling Classroom

Sherry Norfolk, Jane Stenson and Diane Williams

'This innovative and wide-ranging book shows how storytelling can open new worlds for learners with or without special educational needs. With sections that outline both therapeutic and educational approaches, the leading practitioners who contribute to this practical resource draw on their extensive experience, and distil their own approaches for the reader to use as inspiration for their own lessons.'

Using Storytelling to Support Children and Adults with Special Needs: Transforming Lives Through Telling Tales

Edited by Nicola Grove

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