Musical Interactive Storytelling Workshop (EYFS-KS2)
Workshop Provider: Magic Box Storytelling
Workshop Themes & Tags: Speaking and Listening, Myths, Legends, Folktales, Storytelling, World Book Week, Drama, Dance & Music (Performing Arts), and Literacy (Reading & Writing).
Age Suitability: EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Can your workshop be delivered to schools online?: No
Delivery Locations by Regions: Yorkshire & Humber, North East England, North West England, West Midlands, East of England
Workshop Summary:
Multi-sensory storytelling shows with props instruments and songs. Beth is a professional storyteller who uses immersive performance to engage young children in the magic of stories and the natural world - lots of fun!
These interactive and musical workshops build:
• oracy confidence through language play, rhyme, rhythm and repetition
• familiarity and interest in the great stories that form the foundation of our literary heritage
• listening, teamwork, empathy and engagement with own/other cultures
• leave children buzzing with creative confidence and inspiration
Sessions include: Traditional Tales, A Story Train around the World, Pirates!, Castles and Knights, Magical Creatures and Mythical Beasts, Fantastical Folk and Fairy Tales, Viking Stories, Ancient Greek Myths, Spring Celebration Tales, Midsummer Stories, Autumn Feast Folklore, Winter Wonderland Tales and Animal & Nature Wonder Tales.
“Teachers said: ‘Beth was engaging and entertaining. She brought the stories alive with her use of props, sound and voice.’ ‘The children were engaged for the full session- it captivated them.’ ‘The continued talking about her sessions long into the afternoon!’
Children said: ‘Beth was amazing, she could do all sorts of accents to make it funny.’ ‘She brought the stories to life.’ ‘Beth reminded me of Michael Rosen with how she did actions and voices to make the stories interesting.'” Flash Ley Primary feedback
Recent cultural partners include; Sheffield Libraries, National Trust Properties, Bradford Literary Festival, Leeds Museums, Sheffield Museums, Sheffield Theatres, Assist and Derbyshire Museums.
All performances/workshops are tailored to the needs of the client/audience, depending on the age of the group and interest so please get in touch for bespoke commissions!
Additional Information:
Prices: Half Day 165.00 Full day 245
Testimonials:
"Thank you so much for coming, it was a huge success and they loved the performance!"
—Erddig National Trust Apple day. Oct 24
"What a fantastic story-telling session! Beth combined story, drama, music and sound effects to create a superb experience. The children particularly loved the audience participation and the teachers were also inspired to incorporate more drama into the classroom – thanks Beth!"
—Hannah Woodward - Mundella School
"Beth included music, rhymes, refrains, role play and actions to engage the children in the stories. Children were inspired and their imaginations firing."
—Matt, Year 1 teacher Dore Primary September 2024
"Amazing! This was a really engaging workshop... 2 yr olds, nursery, reception and adults were all joining in and singing along. Beth had a really nice manner with the children."
—Holly Brook Royd Nursery March 24
