The Poetry Basket: A Case Study
A Case Study by Kirsty Bard, Lakehouse and Stationhouse Nurseries Portishead “As childcare practitioners, we are well-aware of the benefits of sharing poetry with children…
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‘It’s Not Fair’: Taking Turns in Helicopter Stories
It’s Not Fair “It’s not fair,” said Melissa. “I want Ruby to be in my story, not Amanda.” “When we do stories, we go around…
In Conversation with… Glenys Ingham – On The Importance of Children’s Needs
‘What a fantastic skill to be able to listen, without pictures, without anyone even turning the pages of a book to sit and listen and…
In Conversation with… Jo Hobbs – The Impact of Helicopter Stories
“(Helicopter Stories) was the only thing they did across the week that was fully inclusive. There was nothing else that was timetabled in, that everybody could…
Why is Poetry Important?
Isla Hill, Education Director, MakeBelieve Arts “The best poetry says something that lasts. It leaves a footprint deep in the earth of what it means…
No’s and All’s: The very few Rules of Helicopter Stories
There are very few rules for Helicopter Stories. It can be adapted to fit within any early years setting and is suitable for children aged…