I usually began with a short introduction about how I got my name “Butters” It should have spelt it “Booters” because for generations were bootmakers! I go on to tell a true story about my great grandfather who went to see his girlfriend on a winters night.
We look at the Lincolnshire flag to see what the different colours and symbols represented. I engage with the children whenever possible. Some of the stories have a line repeated which the children can join in. Stories that involve animal sounds is great fun when the children imitate the animals.
In the stories which I tell are from memory, not read out a book. This stimulates the imagination, develops concentration and attention. These are important skills for children to develop.
My stories include the King of the Birds, Party in the Sky, King’s Golden Statue and the Three Dolls.
I often conclude with a story about Grandmother Spider who did not give up when faced with disappointment. – a story to encourage the children to keep on trying and not to give up when things go wrong.
Stimulation of the imagination, development of concentration and attention are important skills for children to develop.
Development of Storytelling Skills and Using Imagination in Middle Rasen Primary School.
The children were very good wth their manners. They participated enthusiastically with some of their own stories. Sharing riddles featured in the afternoon; the children were amazing in what they came up with. The story of the “Buried Moon” was requested which was part of the schools teaching plan.
Photograph supplied by Middle Rasen Primary School, Lincolnshire.
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“Share a Story” event at Navenby Church of England School.
Children sat around me in a covered area. The children were seated on a round bench and on bean bags at a safe distance.
They we very well behaved and commented or asked questions throughout my visit.
The teacher was pleased with my storytelling and how the children responded to my stories.
The photograph supplied by Unsworth Sugden Group (unsworthsugden.co.uk) on behalf of Rippon Homes.
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“This is just to send a massive ‘THANK YOU’ for
having come and tell the stories to both our classes. I got their
feedback this morning; they loved listening to you and loved the way you
told the tales – with the actions too!
Again, thank you so much for coming in and for all your preparation beforehand.”
Edward Richardson Primary School in Tetford, Lincolnshire
Photograph supplied by Edward Richardson Primary School
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“The aim of Keith’s visit was to help the children
learn more about Lincolnshire as part of our topic and to inspire their
own folk tales. He certainly did that!
He captivated us all with a great selection of stories, including
many from Lincolnshire. The stories that got us all involved were a
particular hit! The children also enjoyed having a go at storytelling
themselves.
It was a real treat to learn and practise using some Lincolnshire
dialect, and a privilege to learn about his family history.”
Middle Rasen Primary School, Lincolnshire.
Photograph supplied by Middle Rasen Primary School.
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“We were delighted that our year two class had the opportunity to enjoy a live storytelling thanks to Rippon. They all enjoyed it immensely and we’re very appreciative of their involvement in the school and local community.”
Craig Elliott, Headteacher at Navenby CofE Primary School.
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“The children really enjoyed your stories. Thank you. We especially loved “Grandma Spider “
We were really impressed that you linked the stories to our assembly theme. Thank you.
We also loved your”old hag” voice”.
St. Thomas’ Church of England Primary School, Wyberton, Boston.
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“Keith came to our school and the children thoroughly enjoyed his stories and his style of telling them.”
Nettleham Community Primary School
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“The children of our school were really engaged and excited by the stories that Keith told them.”
Market Rasen Church of England Primary School.
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