Description
Princesses, Dragons and Helicopter Stories
Based on the Storytelling and Story Acting curriculum of Vivian Gussin Paley, this book outlines the Helicopter Stories approach to teaching and learning for Early Years and Key Stage 1. Princesses, Dragons and Helicopter Stories provides a how to on the approach. provides a clear step-by-step guide for educators looking to implement this innovative method of storytelling.
The Growth of a Storyteller
The Growth of a Storyteller is the sequel, revealing the positive impact the storytelling and story acting curriculum of Vivian Gussin Paley has on young children’s literacy, communication and confidence. Telling the story of three years of classroom based research with children aged two to seven, it shows the Helicopter Stories approach in action, capturing the children’s development as storytellers and their delight at having their stories listened to, scribed and acted out.
