Kate Barron’s Blog at Storytelling Schools.
This is a platform to share practical ideas to keep teaching and learning fun, fresh and effective, both in the classroom and at the home.
Heaven and Hell
Kate's BlogThere is lovely simplicity and hopefulness in this well-known Japanese story. It also has a powerful lesson - may we all learn it!...
The Birth of Athena
Kate's BlogHere's another great creation story about how wisdom came into the world. It tells us how Athena, the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, was born. It also puts a lovely positive spin on having a headache! Lots to explore here and a lovely...
Great British Bake Off Macbeth
Kate's BlogHere's a fantastic example of story recycling: Macbeth retold to take place on the Great British Bake Off 2020. This new version of Macbeth in the modern era is full of creative flair and originality. Not only does it show how...
The Hunter and the Leopard
Kate's BlogThis is a brilliant African story about cruelty and payback; a powerful and memorable story for engaging older children. I love the fierce predator power of the leopard woman and the surprise and satisfaction of the ending....
Story Creation
Kate's BlogHow often do you make up stories with your class? Story creation is not just great fun but it allows pupils to bring their own ideas, interests and experiences to their storytelling and story writing. This sense of ownership gives a...
Honey and Trouble: A Story about Misunderstanding
Kate's BlogAs part of National Share a Story Month, here's a clip of me telling one of my favourite stories for younger children. It's a great comedy story all about misunderstanding and how we can repeatedly bring trouble on ourselves, albeit...