Themed Storytelling Workshop

Epic Tales

The Best Teaching Method Known to Science for Knowledge-Rich Learning

The University of Bath, UCL’s Institute of Education, EU Lifelong Learning… They’ve all released studies over the last two decades proving that learners learn best when taught through storytelling.

Simply let us know the subject, topic, and/or goal of your day, and your storytelling author will come prepared to increase your learners’ excitement and enthusiasm for the knowledge involved.

Where we travel to

We can visit your school in: All UK Regions

What activities are available during this school workshop?

Example Themes

Here are just a few of the topics our storytelling authors have covered…

• English: Shakespeare; Beowulf; punctuation; rhythm and rhyme; quotation marks; diary, report, and persuasive writing; editing…

• Maths: percentages; decimals; fractions; multiplication and division; negative numbers…

• Science: astronomy; evolution; earthquakes and volcanoes; light and sound…

• History: Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; Anglo-Saxons and Vikings; the Tudors; the Great Fire of London; the Industrial Revolution; Florence Nightingale; the World Wars…

• Geography: the oceans; the Arctic; the Caribbean; Australia; China; Africa…

• Religion: Christmas; Christianity; Judaism; Hinduism; Islam…

…and much, much more.

Let us boost your learners’ appetite for learning in a way that’s fun, memorable, and effective.

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

English Workshop Click to expand

Comprehension Composition Vocabulary grammar and punctuation Story writing Shakespeare Persuasive writing Superheroes Pirates Fairy tales Myths and Legends Heroes and villains Creative writing Storytelling Wild West Cowboys Journalism Reading for pleasure Charles Dickens Roald Dahl

Whether its understanding how to use punctuation properly or getting to grips with Beowulf's Grendel, storytelling can inspire an eagerness to learn among your classes. Studies repeatedly prove that information learned from stories is overwhelmingly more memorable – making storytelling the perfect introduction to knowledge-rich learning.

Our storytelling authors have previously covered English topics including Shakespeare, Beowulf, punctuation, rhythm and rhyme, quotation marks, persuasive writing, editing, and much, much more.

If your theme is shared across two or more classes, we recommend your storytelling author meets as many of your learners as possible in an opening assembly. Not only does this allow them to enthuse your whole school about the day ahead, it removes the need for introductions in later breakaway sessions.

With breakaway sessions of 30–55 minutes for up to 90 learners each, your author will share stories with strong links to the theme, helping your learners to engage rapidly and thoroughly with the theme.

With breakaway sessions of 60+ minutes for up to 40 learners each, your author will guide your learners through fun and exciting activities designed to ignite an eager interest in learning more, whilst also imparting swathes of knowledge-rich content.

For every afternoon or full day booking, you will also receive a complimentary after-school CPD focused on skills and activities your educators can use to further support learning on the theme around your school, and your author will leave you with a complimentary copy of 'All the Better to Teach You With: Stories & Lessons to Inspire Learning with Pleasure'.

Medieval Workshop Click to expand

Norman Conquest Medieval Society and Feudalism Religion and Crusades Magna Carta and Parliament Black Death and Medicine Castles Battle of Hastings

The stories of medieval societies provide us with opportunities to understand what they thought, how they thought, and why. But studies repeatedly prove that information learned from stories is overwhelmingly more memorable – making storytelling the perfect introduction to knowledge-rich learning.

Our storytelling team includes experts in Anglo-Viking history and folklore – and even a lyre player! Many of the stories we share also had a direct impact on other significant historical figures such as Shakespeare, Guy Fawkes, Samuel Pepys, and Florence Nightingale.

If your theme is shared across two or more classes, we recommend your storytelling author meets as many of your learners as possible in an opening assembly. Not only does this allow them to enthuse your whole school about the day ahead, it removes the need for introductions in later breakaway sessions.

With breakaway sessions of 30–55 minutes for up to 90 learners each, your author will share stories with strong links to the theme, helping your learners to engage rapidly and thoroughly with the theme.

With breakaway sessions of 60+ minutes for up to 40 learners each, your author will guide your learners through fun and exciting activities designed to ignite an eager interest in learning more, whilst also imparting swathes of knowledge-rich content.

For every afternoon or full day booking, you will also receive a complimentary after-school CPD focused on skills and activities your educators can use to further support learning on the theme around your school, and your author will leave you with a complimentary copy of 'All the Better to Teach You With: Stories & Lessons to Inspire Learning with Pleasure'.

Human Geography Workshop Click to expand

Settlement and land use Economic activity and trade Natural resources International Development Indigenous people Travel and Tourism Globalisation

Stories from around the world provide us with ways to understand the similarities and differences between modern societies. But studies repeatedly prove that information learned from stories is overwhelmingly more memorable – making storytelling the perfect introduction to knowledge-rich learning.

Our storytelling repertoire includes tales from modern societies including the Pacific islands, the Caribbean, China, Africa, Australia, across Europe, and many, many more...

If your theme is shared across two or more classes, we recommend your storytelling author meets as many of your learners as possible in an opening assembly. Not only does this allow them to enthuse your whole school about the day ahead, it removes the need for introductions in later breakaway sessions.

With breakaway sessions of 30–55 minutes for up to 90 learners each, your author will share stories with strong links to the theme, helping your learners to engage rapidly and thoroughly with the theme.

With breakaway sessions of 60+ minutes for up to 40 learners each, your author will guide your learners through fun and exciting activities designed to ignite an eager interest in learning more, whilst also imparting swathes of knowledge-rich content.

For every afternoon or full day booking, you will also receive a complimentary after-school CPD focused on skills and activities your educators can use to further support learning on the theme around your school, and your author will leave you with a complimentary copy of 'All the Better to Teach You With: Stories & Lessons to Inspire Learning with Pleasure'.

Ancient Civilisations Workshop Click to expand

Ancient China Ancient Egyptians Ancient Greeks Aztec Civilisation Inca Empire Maya Civilisation Islamic Civilisation

The stories of ancient cultures provide us with opportunities to understand what they thought, how they thought, and why. But studies repeatedly prove that information learned from stories is overwhelmingly more memorable – making storytelling the perfect introduction to knowledge-rich learning.

Our storytelling repertoire includes tales of ancient civilisations including the Norse, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Aztecs, Aborigines, Native Americans, and more.

If your theme is shared across two or more classes, we recommend your storytelling author meets as many of your learners as possible in an opening assembly. Not only does this allow them to enthuse your whole school about the day ahead, it removes the need for introductions in later breakaway sessions.

With breakaway sessions of 30–55 minutes for up to 90 learners each, your author will share stories with strong links to the theme, helping your learners to engage rapidly and thoroughly with the theme.

With breakaway sessions of 60+ minutes for up to 40 learners each, your author will guide your learners through fun and exciting activities designed to ignite an eager interest in learning more, whilst also imparting swathes of knowledge-rich content.

For every afternoon or full day booking, you will also receive a complimentary after-school CPD focused on skills and activities your educators can use to further support learning on the theme around your school, and your author will leave you with a complimentary copy of 'All the Better to Teach You With: Stories & Lessons to Inspire Learning with Pleasure'.

Local History Workshop Click to expand

Local folklore provides us with opportunities to understand the similarities and differences between modern societies. But studies repeatedly prove that information learned from stories is overwhelmingly more memorable – making storytelling the perfect introduction to knowledge-rich learning.

For local history bookings, our expert researchers will delve into the historical and folk tales relevant to your area.

If your theme is shared across two or more classes, we recommend your storytelling author meets as many of your learners as possible in an opening assembly. Not only does this allow them to enthuse your whole school about the day ahead, it removes the need for introductions in later breakaway sessions.

With breakaway sessions of 30–55 minutes for up to 90 learners each, your author will share stories with strong links to the theme, helping your learners to engage rapidly and thoroughly with the theme.

With breakaway sessions of 60+ minutes for up to 40 learners each, your author will guide your learners through fun and exciting activities designed to ignite an eager interest in learning more, whilst also imparting swathes of knowledge-rich content.

For every afternoon or full day booking, you will also receive a complimentary after-school CPD focused on skills and activities your educators can use to further support learning on the theme around your school, and your author will leave you with a complimentary copy of 'All the Better to Teach You With: Stories & Lessons to Inspire Learning with Pleasure'.

Tudors
topics: The Great Fire of London.

What size groups do we cater for?

All!

Access for visitors with disabilities

N/A

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Yes We certainly can. Please use the form below to let us know your group's specific SEN requirements and we will get back to you with more information on how we can tailor our learning experience for your children.

Who are Epic Tales?

Since 2007, storytellers and authors from Epic Tales® have enthralled 100,000s of readers and listeners around the world – appearing regularly at Glastonbury Festival, presenting the Oxford Reading Tree’s Traditional Tales, improving children’s reading stamina alongside the National English Hub, and more. Epic Tales® is a trading name of Immersive Dome Experiences Ltd.