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5 classroom activities you can develop from storytelling
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
2 giorni fa


Mr Wolf's Pancakes by Jan Fearnley
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
11 feb


The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
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
4 feb


The Mixed Up Chameleon by Eric Carle
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
28 gen


The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle - 5 storytelling cross curricular links
Find out how this timeless story can link to other curricular subjects, to create a 360° school project for primary school students.
19 gen


Little Red Riding Hood
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
14 gen


Winnie and Wilbur Meet Santa by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul
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
5 dic 2025


Lesson Plan: "The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn storybook Starting school can bring big feelings for little ones. ❤️ The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn is...
28 ago 2025


Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House by James Dean: lesson plan
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...
27 mag 2025
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