This unique resource includes a retelling of a well-known traditional story in two versions, a full one for people who like to enhance their telling with plenty of details and a shorter one for beginners with less details to remember. If you have never learned a story by heart before, try the short version first … Continued

A wonderfully comprehensive resource aimed at anyone already using storytelling with young people, or keen to start incorporating storytelling into their practice. ‘During my time of over thirty years working with young people, I have found storytelling to be a powerful tool. ‘Not only does storytelling help us discover meaning in our experiences but it … Continued

Children as Storytellers | Sample Workshop for Under 5s This resource aims to help parents and/or children to play with and around the story of ‘The Gingerbread Man’. It suggests activities, which can be done with children alongside a story, thus motivating the children to engage in the activity and give breadth and depth to … Continued

Ewan McVicar provides a step-by-step guide to group storymaking using puppets, props and objects. Particularly useful for use with mixed ability groups or children with special educational needs.

Fun ways to use story with children to bring the natural world and its creatures to life from John Hamilton.

A favourite selection of rhymes, riddles and games for children from Senga Munro.

Some rhymes, stories and ideas to get you started with early years children and some hints and tips for using them, from Bea Ferguson.

John Hamilton offers some creative ideas for exploring your local environment with children.

A selection of puzzling story starters from Bob Pegg to get children and adults alike creating their own tales.

‘This story was learned from the late Angus Russell, who told it all over Scotland and England in the Folk Revival. ‘My telling of it is my own, as I hope everyone’s will be! ‘There are other versions of this story in the Scots and Gaelic tradition also.’ – Sheila Douglas