Primary School Visits
Celebrate the magic of traditional fairy tales and rhymes with a full Mother Goose Day! Perfect for National Storytelling Week, National Poetry Day, Mother Goose Day or anytime you are doing a fairy tale module.
I offer:
EYFS & Key Stage 1
Magical story & rhyme sessions - highly interactive with music, singing, puppets and toys. Includes clapping rhymes to help build cross-body co-ordination.
Workshops are available for Years 1 & 2 - how to write fairy stories.
Key Stage 2
With older children, I explore the history and cultural importance of the Mother Goose character.
Who was Mother Goose? A presentation with slides takes us from dark medieval forests in Germany to the flamboyant royal court of 18th century France, onwards to the backstreets of London and across to America with the Pilgrim Fathers. We compare the British version of Mother Goose with her American counterpart, and find her everywhere, from library shelves to Shrek! There is also time for a story and Q & A. All stories are age appropriate.
Workshops include writing fairy tales and creating better fairy tale characters. For Years 5 & 6, we can analyse nursery rhymes and write new ones which they teach to KS1. This is great for learning the importance of rhythm in poetry.
Pure storytelling sessions are available for years 3 - 6, featuring traditional fairy tales from Europe.
I offer:
- Story & rhyme sessions
- Visual presentations
- Writing workshops
- Follow-on artwork with templates
- Free Teachers’ Notes
EYFS & Key Stage 1
Magical story & rhyme sessions - highly interactive with music, singing, puppets and toys. Includes clapping rhymes to help build cross-body co-ordination.
Workshops are available for Years 1 & 2 - how to write fairy stories.
Key Stage 2
With older children, I explore the history and cultural importance of the Mother Goose character.
Who was Mother Goose? A presentation with slides takes us from dark medieval forests in Germany to the flamboyant royal court of 18th century France, onwards to the backstreets of London and across to America with the Pilgrim Fathers. We compare the British version of Mother Goose with her American counterpart, and find her everywhere, from library shelves to Shrek! There is also time for a story and Q & A. All stories are age appropriate.
Workshops include writing fairy tales and creating better fairy tale characters. For Years 5 & 6, we can analyse nursery rhymes and write new ones which they teach to KS1. This is great for learning the importance of rhythm in poetry.
Pure storytelling sessions are available for years 3 - 6, featuring traditional fairy tales from Europe.
Curriculum Tie-Ins
Oral and written literacy. My visit will definitely boost this!
PSHE - the moral lessons and practical teaching in fairy tales and nursery rhymes.
History - From medieval European beginnings to contemporary Hollywood, Mother Goose’s history spans continents and generations.
British Heritage - Mother Goose holds a key place in the cultural identity of Britain.
Curriculum Tie-Ins
Oral and written literacy. My visit will definitely boost this!
PSHE - the moral lessons and practical teaching in fairy tales and nursery rhymes.
History - From medieval European beginnings to contemporary Hollywood, Mother Goose’s history spans continents and generations.
British Heritage - Mother Goose holds a key place in the cultural identity of Britain.
Complementary Artwork
Mother Goose is such a striking visual character - and a goose shape is so easy to draw - creating art work around her is a joy. From wall displays to greetings cards, I include plenty of ideas in the free Teacher’s Notes. (You can have these in advance of my visit or on the day)
Also included in the notes is the history of Mother Goose and book suggestions.
Introductory YouTube Video
I will send a video in advance of my visit, to build excitement and explain who Mother Goose is.
Paperwork
I have full DBS and Public Liability Insurance through my union, British Actors' Equity
Mother Goose is such a striking visual character - and a goose shape is so easy to draw - creating art work around her is a joy. From wall displays to greetings cards, I include plenty of ideas in the free Teacher’s Notes. (You can have these in advance of my visit or on the day)
Also included in the notes is the history of Mother Goose and book suggestions.
Introductory YouTube Video
I will send a video in advance of my visit, to build excitement and explain who Mother Goose is.
Paperwork
I have full DBS and Public Liability Insurance through my union, British Actors' Equity
