Helicopter Stories with Trisha Lee

Helicopter Stories with Trisha Lee

We are excited to be running our first ‘Helicopter Stories’ training with Trisha Lee. The Helicopter approach, pioneered by Vivian Gussin Paley and championed in the UK by Trisha Lee, harnesses the power of storytelling. Places are limited.

In its simplest form, Helicopter Stories lets children dictate their stories which are written down verbatim, exactly as they are told, by an EYFS or Key Stage 1 practitioner. The children then gather around a taped out stage and the stories are acted out.

Alongside the simplicity of this approach is an ethos that is child-centred, creating a culture of curiosity and wonder at the dexterity of children’s imaginings during both the telling and the acting out of their stories.

This holistic approach uses the power of storytelling to develop key curriculum areas such as creativity, communication and language, personal, social and emotional skills in the Early Years and Key Stage 1 classroom, giving children's stories a voice in a safe space.

The course will cover:-

· A creative and holistic approach to learning

· Inclusive whole-class approach to learning that values ever child’s contribution

· Engaging creativity, boost self-confidence and improve speaking and listening skills

· Promote collaborative learning in a supportive, safe environment

· Allow children to explore the power of words, forming a bridge into the world of writing

The course is highly interactive and includes a demonstration with a group of preschool aged children as part of the day. Every delegate who attends should leave the course able to try the approach with their children the next day if they so wish.

Date: Wednesday 15th May

Time: 10am - 3:30pm (please arrive from 9:30am onwards for a 10am prompt start) 

Venue: The Church Centre, Larkhay Road, Hucclecote, Gloucester, GL3 3NS 

Cost: PLEASE NOTE PATA'S NORMAL REFUND POLICY DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS BOOKING.  WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE REFUNDS OR CREDITS ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE.  WE CAN, HOWEVER, CHANGE THE NAME OF DELEGATES ATTENDING UP UNTIL MIDDAY THURSDAY 9TH MAY

FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE INVOICE DATE BY BACS, CASH (AT THE PATA OFFICES) OR CHEQUE.  OTHERWISE YOUR BOOKING WILL BE CANCELLED AND YOUR PLACE WILL BE OFFERED TO THOSE NEXT ON THE WAITING LIST.

Members:  £85 

Non Members £105