Growing Storytellers: A Helicopter Stories Podcast for anyone who works with children aged 2-7 years old.

In this final episode of Series 1 we explore how chidren develop as storytellers and how we born hardwired to make sense of the world through story. Taking us through some of the issues raised in the book - The Growth of a Storyteller, Trisha Lee and Isla Hill discuss how children develop as storytellers, and explore research around the notion of are babies born kind.

This episode is full of annecdotes and stories and is a celebration of the imagination of young children.

During this episode we talk about Trisha Lee's latest book - The Growth of a Storyteller

THIS IS THE FINAL EPISODE OF SERIES 1 
Growing Storytellers Series 1 was recorded and uploaded between October and December 2023.

Listen out for SERIES 2 - ARRIVING OCTOBER 2024 

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Growing Storytellers: A Helicopter Stories Podcast for anyone who works with children aged 2-7 years old.

Today's episode focus's on the notion of choosing to write. What makes children, especially those in the early years, choose to write, and how can we make the act of writing irresistable?

In a time where writing by hand happens less frequently, Helicopter Stories offers a time for children to witness the role writing plays in storing their words, so they can be acted out later. Listen, as we explore how finding value in the written word can serve as a gateway to children choosing to write.

In this episode we also talk about The Story Basket- a programme of audio only stories we have created for use in the Early Years classroom. 

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Growing Storytellers: A Helicopter Stories Podcast for anyone who works with children aged 2-7 years old.

Episode 8 looks at how Helicopter Stories deepens children's understanding of stories as they regularly tell, listen to and act out in the stories of their peers. We also explore how we can support chiildren's growth as storytellers, by ensuring that the children are surrounded by a rich story diet.

In this episode we also talk about The Story Basket- a programme of audio only stories we have created to support the development of a language rich environment in the classroom. 

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Growing Storytellers: A Helicopter Stories Podcast for anyone who works with children aged 2-7 years old.

Welcome to Episode 7. Today's podcast focus's on the Prime Area of Physical Development and because this is a such a key part of Helicopter Stories, we have called this episode - Being  a Rainbow.  When children engage with Helicopter Stories they demonstrate how to jump like  frog, crawl like a dog, or skip like a princess. They move quickly or slowly, containing their actions within the confines of th stage.

Come with us, as we share annecdotes and stories about the children we work with and the incredible physical theatre skills they demonstrate. 

In this podcast we mention Helicopter Stories at Home - a programme we created to support schools and nurseries to engage parents in Helicopter Stories. Click on the Hyperlink to find out more.

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Growing Storytellers: A Helicopter Stories Podcast for anyone who works with children aged 2-7 years old.

Welcome to the latest episode. Today are staying with Personal, Social, and Emotional Development (PSED) and exploring how it fits within Helicopter Stories . This episode looks at Building Relationships and how Helicopter Stories  enables us to create a community of storytellers in our classroom. 

We explore how listening to children's stories, helps us to get to know them better, and how storytelling can help children to share with the group the things that are most important to them. This is how communities are born.

 

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Growing Storytellers: A Helicopter Stories Podcast for anyone who works with children aged 2-7 years old.

Welcome to our latest episode as we continue to explore the world of Personal, Social, and Emotional Development (PSED) within Helicopter Stories . This week we look at a fascinating aspect of children's creativity: taking risks.

We will be talking about the way children fearlessly take risks on the storytelling stage, becoming a variety of characters without planning or preparation. We'll share inspiring anecdotes, like the tale of a child who took on the role of a chameleon, not knowing what it was, and how the storyteller helped them bring the story to life. As adults, we often worry about our children not understanding somethng, but it is amazing how children can support each other on a creative journey of risks taking.

Tune in to Growing Storytellers to uncover the remarkable ways  children are able to teach us about the power of taking risks in learning and creativity.

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Growing Storytellers: A Helicopter Stories Podcast for anyone who works with children aged 2-7 years old.

Welcome to Growing Storytellers, the podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of Helicopter Stories and its profound impact on early years education.

In this our fourth episode, we explore the world of Personal, Social, and Emotional Development (PSED) with a focus on the essential skill of Turn Taking. This fundamental principle is woven into the very fabric of Helicopter Stories. Children eagerly await their turn to share their stories and have them scribed, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
During this podcast we talk about the Helicopter Stories picture books - It's Not Fair, and It's Only Pretend. 

Join us as we explore how taking turns not only enhances storytelling but also helps young children thrive as part of a vibrant and supportive community. 

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Growing Storytellers: A Helicopter Stories Podcast for anyone who works with children aged 2-7 years old

In this our third episode, we return to the realms of Communication and Language within the EYFS framework. This time, focusing on Expressing Ideas.

Join us as we embark on a journey into the origins of children's creative ideas, exploring how they draw inspiration from popular culture, and the stories, and poems the hear. We ponder on how there is no such thing as an origional idea. and how our unique life expriences form a kalidescope of ideas that we draw from when we are being creative.

During this podcast we talk about the Helicopter Stories picture book - I Can't Remember.  We also talk about sharing stories from The Story Basket. 

Celebrate with us, the joy of having a place in the classroom where children's voices come to life.

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Growing Storytellers:
A Helicopter Stories podcast for anyone who works with children age 2 - 7 years old

In our second episode of Growing Storytellers  we begin to explore how Helicopter Stories connects with the EYFS framework. Todays we focus on Communication and Language with an emphasis on Listening Attentively.  Join us as we embark on a fascinating journey, discovering how Helicopter Stories nurtures not only children's listening skills, but also those of the adults in the room. Discover with us, how Helicopter Stories tunes us in to a deeper understanding of children's imagination.

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Growing Storytellers:
A Helicopter Stories podcast for anyone who works with children age 2 - 7 years old

In this first episode of Growing Storytellers, we delve into the world of Helicopter Stories, inspired by Vivian Gussin Paley pioneering work. Join us as we unravel the benefits of this approach, discussing how empowering it is for children  when their stories are scribed and then brought to life by their peers. We  also examine the meaningful connections that form when we  truly listen to the children in our care.  Come celebrate the power of storytelling and the joy of giving every child a voice. 

In this episode we mention Trisha Lee's book - Princesses, Dragons and Helicopter Stories - a how to publication on the Helicopter Stories approach. 

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