We are very excited in Reception because we have been introduced to a new story telling incentive within the Early Years. It is called ‘Helicopter Stories’. The previous two Tuesdays we have had special visitors who have taught and explained the concept of Helicopter stories to us.

What is a helicopter story?

Simply put, a ‘Helicopter Story’ is where a child tells an adult a story and it is written down word for word. The story is then acted out on a make shift stage by the child if they so wish and the other children within the class.

Helicopter stories allow children to see their ideas come to life in a fun way that involves and engages their peers. It allows children to grow in confidence with their story telling and eventually will encourage the children to write stories independently.

There is a parents workshop to bring “Helicopter stories’ into the home. There are 3 sessions

Come and watch story acting – Tuesday 9th February 11am

Workshop 1 for parents – Tuesday 23rd February 9 – 10.15am

Workshop 2 for parents – Wednesday 2nd March 9 – 10:15am

We are hoping that as many parents will be able to attend as possible, as we strongly belive this notion of story telling will help our children develop with their early literacy skills.

For more information on ‘Helicopter Stories’ please visit the following website:

http://www.makebelievearts.co.uk/early-years-storytelling/

Kind Regards

Mrs Jones and Mrs Coston