The Little Book of Storybuilding (Little Books) - Softcover

Number 83 in an extensive series which covers a huge variety of aspects of early years teaching in a succinct and informative manner. The books are excellent value and provide a wealth of ideas. -- Sarah Brew * Parents in Touch * fun and imaginative...it is particularly helpful for practitioners in their planning and assessment. * Early Years Educator * excellent value and provide[s] a wealth pf ideas. * Parents in Touch *

Storybuilding is a cooperative story making technique - with a group of children the practitioner builds an original story e.g. using a range of objects to prompt the people, places and storyline. It is an ideal activity to develop speaking, listening and understanding skills in a fun and imaginative way. It is all about formulating and communicating ideas and as a supportive group task strengthens personal social and emotional development (PSED). Having the confidence to lead what is essentially an improvised activity can be daunting for practitioners without a full understanding of the approach. The Little Book of Storybuilding aims to make this useful and exciting technique accessible to all practitioners working in early years settings by explaining clearly, in a step by step manner, what Storybuilding is and how to begin using it in a typical setting. The wide range of activities includes making stories through play, drama, music and art both inside and outside the classroom.