News from the Storyspinner
Developing Oral Language Leads to Better Writing
Dr Elaine Millard and Josephine Brady (in association with NATE) recently published their evaluation of our stories in the UKLA ‘Literacy’ magazine, based on a study done with Rotherham schools. Almost 400 children were involved in the study and the results were overwhelmingly positive.
By comparing stories written before and after the intervention, they demonstrate how [...]
Posted by Maria on 23 April 2012
Traditional Storyteller Apps win Education Resources Award!
We are delighted to announce that Day Two Productions has been awarded the national Education Resource Award for Best Early Years Resource for its ‘Traditional Storyteller Apps’.
The award highlights innovative products that enhance the everyday life or work of teachers, pupils or schools; have an impact on learning; and offer cost effectiveness in terms of [...]
Posted by Maria on 20 March 2012
Education Resources Award Finalists!
We are absolutely delighted to announce that our 5 new apps for Early Years, The Traditional Storyteller, have been shortlisted for the Education Resources Awards. Winners will be announced at the Education Show in Mid-March. Fingers crossed!
Read more about the apps and the great reviews at www.traditionalstoryteller.com
Posted by Maria on 24 February 2012
National Storytelling Week 28th January – 4th February.
Looking for resources for National Storytelling Week (and beyond!)? You’ve certainly come to the right place. Try the Award winning ‘Stories from Around the World’ and ‘Story Spinner’ DVD packs with a 90 day money back guarantee.
Posted by Maria on 31 January 2012
5 Stars for Traditional Storyteller Apps!
“The Traditional Storyteller apps are completely irresistible – engaging, vibrant introductions to classic folk stories with tools that help children practice vital language arts skills. I simply can’t think of a more enjoyable way to practice sequencing, narration, and summarising. Almost better than a live storytelling performance at a library – these can be enjoyed [...]
Posted by Maria on 23 January 2012
Merlin John Online Review
“…storytelling is a highly skilled art form which many busy teachers find difficult to achieve in the classroom. Bring on The Story Spinner, a resource accessible to children of all ages and abilities and one which has already enjoyed huge success with children with special needs and English as an additional language…”
Chris Drage shares his [...]
Posted by Maria on 20 December 2011
National Storytelling Laureate – Katrice Horsley
We are absolutely thrilled that Katrice Horsley has been named the National Uk Storytelling Laureate in 2012 for a two year honorary term.
Katrice is one of the wonderful storytellers in our award winning ‘Stories from Around the World’ series.
Katrice Horsley has worked widely as a storyteller and educator and is a director of the Midlands-based [...]
Posted by Maria on 10 November 2011
Tried and tested by children, parents and teachers!
We are delighted to announce that after rigorous consumer testing our ‘Stories from Around the World’ DVDs have been awarded the prestigious Silver Practical Pre-School and 5-7 awards. A special thanks to our wonderful storytellers.
The teachers who judged said ’The children loved the stories and storytellers on this DVD. They copied the actions and repeated key words and phrases. [...]
Posted by Maria on 23 September 2011
Promoting Speaking and Listening
“I like the resource, as it makes clear links to the Literacy Curriculum and really promotes Speaking and Listening in a fun and enjoyable way”.
Margaret Heron, Literacy Consultant, Gateshead LA.
Our research has shown that many Head Teachers are not in support of the new focus on phonics as the primary approach to learning reading. We [...]
Posted by Maria on 5 August 2011
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Education Literacy Enquiry
I was delighted to take part in a round table dicsussion today at Westminster, with influential leaders in UK literacy, chaired by Lord Knight of Weymouth, to discuss and analyse Government policy and the future of Literacy in the UK. Will post the findings as they become available.
Posted by Maria on 24 May 2011