“I find it is so much easier and more effective to meet and engage with the students using this very flexible story telling framework. Two other students are working 1:1 on phonological problems.But through story telling I can incorporate it in an engaging and enjoyably repetitive way to reinforce their daily exercises carried out by teaching staff.For both of them phonology is not their only problem.Is it ever?I can build self esteem, introduce concepts and develop their expressive language all at the same time. This work has given me a new lease of life.”
“All the children in my class, including those with ADHD ASD and other SEN, enjoyed the lessons. Louise could always make the story interesting and there was always a part for everybody.”
“Louise was able to engage all children through a multi-sensory approach to story telling. The children looked forward to her visits and were eager participants. Through story telling and drama techniques she was able to extend their expressive vocabulary and improve social skills and understanding.”
“Louise is able to include everyone in the group no matter what their ability or interest – as shown in her story about Rama and Sita with my class where all pupils were happy to take part. She obviously puts a great deal of time into planning her work and brings many interesting resources with her which the pupils loved.”
“I feel I have taken more about using the rhythm of the children’s own movements to develop storytelling rather than imposing our own structure on them. This training was fantastic!Louise has given me more confidence to tell stories and sing songs in the classroom with more actions and expressions. I feel I can express a story or event with the children really working on their communication. It has given me confidence and was great fun and informative! Louise gave me practice in adapting exciting stories for my pre-verbal group. I feel I have taken more about using the rhythm of the children’s own movements to develop storytelling rather than imposing our own structure on them. From my point of view, I booked you again to give the team a really good time! I knew you’d come up trumps and that the team would feel lifted and inspired.”