Selecting the right storybook can spark curiosity, ignite imagination, and turn a simple lesson into a memorable journey—captivating students’ attention and allowing them to truly connect with and benefit from the experience. Here are 5 features you need to look for when choosing a book: Level As a teacher you will find yourself with classes made of students with a variety of language levels. Also, because authentic storybooks are not specifically written for foreign language

Can you outsmart a sneaky leprechaun? Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this fun and imaginative story that encourages creativity and problem-solving. TOPIC : St Patrick's Day / Ireland / Rooms of the house / household objects AGE GROUP : 6-10 year olds THINKING SKILLS : LOTS remembering understanding HOTS sequencing organizing information creating team work VOCABULARY : New: leprechaun / pot of gold/ rainbow/ shamrock Review: rooms of the house / household objects MATERIALS :

Storytelling enhances learning by transforming abstract information into engaging, memorable narratives that boost retention. Storytelling is considered one of the best educational methods to develop students metacognitive awareness, hence help them to learn faster, remember more effectively and improve overall personal wellbeing. Here are 5 classroom activities you can develop from storytelling: 1 - Sequencing Stories are perfect for sequencing activities. These can be used

Celebrate Pancake Day in style with a fun and engaging story that explores the importance of helping others, kindness, teamwork—and what can happen when these qualities are missing. TOPIC : Pancake Day/ food / cooking process AGE GROUP : 6-10 years old LANGUAGE SKILLS : speaking and listening / some writing THINKING SKILLS LOTS: remembering, understanding HOTS: analyzing, creating SEL COMPONENT : teamwork / helping others / kindness VOCABULARY : food / cooking verbs STORY BO

Teach farm animals and the importance of concentration with this simple, yet rhythmic and engaging story which offers a perfect example of how plain language and repetition can engage learners. TOPIC : farm animals AGE GROUP : 6-10 years old LANGUAGE SKILLS : speaking and listening THINKING SKILLS LOTS: remembering HOTS: matching, sequencing, creating and understanding SEL COMPONENT : importance of concentration when working VOCABULARY : farm animals / verbs STORY BOX : cre

Teach colours and wild animals with this charming and thoughtful story that explores what it means to be yourself. TOPIC : colours / wild animals AGE GROUP : 6-10 years old LANGUAGE SKILLS : speaking and listening THINKING SKILLS LOTS: remembering HOTS: sequencing, organizing, analyzing, creating, cross-curricular links (science) SEL COMPONENT : self identity / confidence VOCABULARY : colours / wild animals / pets / farm animals / insects / adjectives STORY BOX : create a sto

Find out how this timeless story can link to other curricular subjects, to create a 360° school project for primary school students.

Teach body parts at primary school, with one of the most popular stories of all times. Our Little Red Riding Hood story box ✨📚 A timeless fairy tale your students will love! Little Red Riding Hood  is perfect for exploring new vocabulary such as body parts and important themes like safety. Ideal for discussions 💬 and creative activities 🎨✏️ in primary classrooms. A classic story that never fails to engage young learners TOPIC : body parts / safety / listening / consequence

A Christmas lesson plan for primary school teachers There’s something magical about stories that sparkle with festive cheer, and Winnie and Wilbur Meet Santa  brings that magic to life in the most delightfully chaotic way. This charming picture book follows everyone’s favourite spell-casting duo—Winnie the Witch and her lovable cat, Wilbur—as they tumble into a Christmas Eve adventure filled with mishaps, laughter, and a sprinkle of holiday wonder. TOPICS : Christmas / team w

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn storybook Starting school can bring big feelings for little ones. ❤️ The Kissing Hand  by Audrey Penn is...

Climb High with Pete the Cat: Adventures in the Tip-Top Tree House!   🌳🐾 Join Pete and his pals as they build the coolest tree house...

Discover how to blend science and language learning with a CLIL lesson plan on ecosystems, where curiosity meets critical thinking!...

A fun and interactive lesson exploring where animals live, designed for young learners. Worksheet "Habitats Around the World", Primary...

📖✨ A mysterious suitcase, a heartfelt journey...  🧳💙 The Suitcase  by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is a touching tale of kindness,...

Not everyone is happy at Thanksgiving! Topic : Thanksgiving, farm animals, adjectives Level : A1 Thinking skills : matching, labelling,...

Diez tímidos fantasmas ... ¡y una bruja muy muy mala! Nivel : A1 Vocabulario : números, léxico de Halloween Competencias lingüísticas :...

Ten timid ghosts and one mean, old witch! Level : A1 Trinity College London exam : GESE1 Language focus : numbers, Halloween vocabulary...

"Speech belongs half to the speaker, half to the listener" - Michel de Montaigne We have often talked about the benefits of story-telling...

A story about a smart and empowered princess, who saves herself from a wicked wizard. Age group : primary school Trinity College London level : GESE 1 and GESE 2 Vocabulary : days of the week animals colours Activities : sequencing guessing counting Before reading introduce characters: princess, wizard, fairy Godmother practise vocabulary: review colours, review/introduce animals (fish, chick, grasshopper, fox, butterfly, cat and gull) review days of the week by asking questi

A story about friendship and diversity, written by Leo Lionni CEFR level: A1 – A2 Topic(s): Friendship Diversity Language aims:...