by Josie | Mar 1, 2022 | Celebration Days, Encouraging Reading, Ideas for playing with stories, School Visits
Naturally, there are lots of ideas out there on the internet for dressing-up ideas for children. But what about World Book Day costumes for adults who need to dress up for the day? I’ve come up with 5 quick and easy costume ideas for you. First up, going... 
by Josie | May 30, 2019 | Encouraging Reading, Ideas for playing with stories, Imagination & Creation
Do you have a reluctant reader? A child that would do anything rather than pick up a book? Read on for 8 ideas on encouraging your child to read. Join your local library and visit regularlyAs well as stories to suit every taste, the library will also have a range of... 
by Josie | May 23, 2019 | Encouraging Reading, Ideas for playing with stories
Perhaps more often than not, reading does stop us from getting outside. So what can we, as parents, do to counteract this? I’ve put together a few ideas to encourage our lovely bookworms into being more active at an early age. Read on to start your outdoor story... 
by Josie | Mar 28, 2019 | Events, Ideas for playing with stories, Imagination & Creation, Workshops
Immediately before any public event, my emotions are on a rollercoaster. I’m over-excited but nervous, stressed and tearful. Usually, I find that I suddenly have a thousand-and-one things to do before I can start preparing for the event. This time was worse... 
by Josie | Jan 24, 2019 | Encouraging Reading, Ideas for playing with stories
2019 marks the 18th year of the Annual National Storytelling Week, organised by the Society of Storytelling. Check out their website for events all over the UK. Every year, storytelling is celebrated for a week in early February. This week was chosen to coincide with...
