Storytelling Testimonials for Schools and Events

"I liked the way we could change stories and make our own." Attendee at Storytelling Workshop for Accelerated Learning Summer Camp.

"I enjoyed acting, performing and making changes to Nursery Rhymes." Attendee at a Storytelling Workshop for Accelerate Learning Summer Camp.

"The thing I liked was making the story of the Three Big Wolves!" Attendee at a Storytelling Workshop for Accelerate Learning Summer Camp.

"Best session we've had! Some fantastic ideas to take away and use within an SEN classroom. Thank you." PGCE student training day at Liverpool Hope University

"Very engaging! Beautiful storytelling and lots of great ideas. Thank you." PGCE student training day at Liverpool Hope University

"Great session. Opened my eyes to creative aspect of storytelling, retelling and writing." PGCE student training day at Liverpool Hope University

"Very informative for creative ideas and plans for storytelling in all age phases."  Liverpool Hope University workshop day for trainee teachers 

"A very informative session. Gave great ideas, engaging and I really enjoyed it."  Liverpool Hope University workshop day for trainee teachers

"Really helpful ideas that are practical to use in a class and ideas that I feel confident with. I have developed a new understanding of storytelling."  Liverpool Hope University workshop day for trainee teachers

“Children thoroughly enjoyed the stories and were fully engaged throughout. I love the story box idea. I’d love to see sessions on different themes. Thank you. We had a lovely time.” St John’s Catholic Primary, Liverpool 

“They were clearly engaged, hanging on every word – it’s lovely to see Year 4 enjoying story time. You could have heard a pin drop as they listened intently." Gwladys Street Community School, Liverpool

“Very enjoyable and interactive. Perfect for EAL. Fantastic session and a lovely manner with the children.” St Hugh’s Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

“They were absolutely absorbed in every story – I have never seen them sit so still! The stories were fabulous and the use of actions was excellent for both me and the children." Blackmoor Park Infants, Liverpool

“They were all engaged and they enjoyed getting involved with the actions. I will use the story box idea.” Hatton Hill Primary School, Sefton

“Children were all engaged throughout. They clearly enjoyed the stories. I loved the session! It has given me lots of new ideas to support my teaching.” Our Lady’s Bishop Eton Primary, Liverpool.

“They were transfixed! Lovely to remember that stories can be ‘told’. Using the storybox and modelling enables the children to see how they might do it. So lovely to see Lamby and Miss Lennon again, she is an inspiration! Songs, story tin, story boxes, puppets – what more could you ask for?” Reception Teacher St Mary‟s Catholic Primary, Chingford, World Book Day 

“All the children were totally engaged in the session. It gave me some ideas how to engage the children during story time. I enjoyed the use of props to tell the story” Year 1Teacher, Much Woolton Catholic Primary, Liverpool

“I liked the story about Stubby because he was really clever and funny. I think Jude is a great storyteller because she puts a lot of enthusiasm in when she tells the story” Year 5 Pupil St. Benedict’s Catholic Primary, Warrington, 

“I’ve never seen them so engrossed! All the stories related to our topic. The children loved it! Jude was excellent – really related to the children and kept their interest.” Year 3 Teacher, Garston Primary School, Liverpool 

“They sat totally immersed in the stories. I thought it was wonderfully entertaining and inspiring! Brilliant use of props to help create a story. Excellent class control through use of voice levels, resources and offer to choose from the box. I think this is a fantastic venture with huge benefits for staff, parents and children. It was wonderful!” Year 1 Teacher, Waterloo Primary School, Waterloo