The Art of Storytelling
Engage & Teach Young Learners
Using Stories
Workshop Facilitator
Chip Colquhoun
Creative Director - Epic Tales
Since co-founding Snail Tales with Amy, Chip has performed in 7 countries, directed numerous heritage and theatrical productions, and written the EU guide to storytelling in schools. His other works include Cambridgeshire Folk Tales for Children and Who Made England?: the Saxon/Vikings Race to Create a Country, both published by The History Press; and also A Little Sport in Littleport, published by Babylon Arts. He also presents Life of the People for the Museum of English Rural Life.
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Website: https://www.epictales.co.uk/
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Target Audience
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Principals
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School Owners
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Preschool Teachers
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Primary School Teachers
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Storytellers
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Education Consultants
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Curriculum Developers
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Parents
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Education Enthusiasts
Workshop Details
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The workshop will focus on "Engaging and Teaching Early Years with Storytelling: using Epic Tales' researched 'Imagination Investment' principles to ensure your children focus and learn in any subject."
Day 1 will explore...
• What is "Imagination Investment"?
• What is the evidence that this will benefit your children?
• What is the evidence that this will work with your children?
Day 2 will explore...
• What is "The Keyring of Engagement" and how do you use it?
• "Bigging It Up" for language development
Day 3 will explore...
• The 27 voices you can already do
• "Story Anchors" and how to use them
Day 4 will explore...
• Your storytelling "PARTI"!
• Creating the "Synergy Atmosphere"
Day 5 will explore...
• Using "Story-Led Learning"
• Finding stories to tell
• Helping your children become "Story-Led Thinkers"
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Date: 13th July 2020 -17th July 2020
Timings: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Registration Fee: INR 2500