Bringing multi-sensory storytelling magic into your classroom to support your pupils’ literacy and support your pupils' literacy and oracy.
About the show
Unfold an interactive storytelling performance in the classroom from a magical Story Suitcase, full of props and sensory items. Guided by one of Discover’s expert Story Builders, pupils will be invited to explore a story inspired by much-loved fairy tales. Using multi-sensory elements such as props, music and movement, the session is designed to spark imaginations, encourage participation, and develop an understanding of story structures and building blocks like syntax and vocabulary.
Key Stage / Year Groups:
- Reception, KS1, KS2 and SEND
Show SEND adaptations:
- Use of sensory resources
- Varied session lengths
- Removal of elements that could cause sensory discomfort such as music or noise making props.
Relevant areas of the National Curriculum:
- Literacy
- Oracy
- PSHE
About the pupil workshops
In the workshop, pupils ‘build’ their own story, providing inspiration for their creativity through props and other sensory prompts. The class will be supported to work collaboratively, sharing ideas and listening to others to support speaking and listening development. With an interactive, inclusive approach to literacy, the aim is to improve pupils’ understanding of core literacy curriculum elements such as composition, vocabulary, and grammar while inspiring their passion for stories, reading and creative writing.
Workshop SEND adaptations:
- Use of sensory items for tactile engagement.
- Inclusive approaches to literacy teaching that don’t rely on reading comprehension and writing ability.
Teacher twilight CPD
Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, teachers will explore how to use Discover’s inclusive, dynamic approach to teaching literacy, using sensory props, story bags, and structured questioning to bring stories to life. We will guide teachers through a collaborative story-building exercise and support them to extend storytelling into cross-curricular learning, incorporating drama, movement, and discussion.
We will provide teachers with:
- A structured approach to creative storytelling that supports literacy development.
- A practical toolkit to engage pupils of all abilities, including those with SEND and EAL needs.
- Strategies to foster creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills in the classroom.
This CPD can accommodate up to 3 to 30 members of staff.
About Discover
Based in Newham, Discover is the UK’s first Story Centre for children aged 0-11 and their families. Working with families, schools and community organisations, we support children’s education, skill development and emotional wellbeing through stories and literature.
