Active story workshops
These ready-to-go interactive story experiences are designed to make it easy for practitioners to maximize children’s learning, development and vocabulary growth through active stories.
Sign up below to access these group story workshops for FREE.
On demand
No preparation
Linked to the EYFS
Hand painted watercolours
For nurseries, schools and any groups of 3-6 year olds.
All you need is an internet connection, a big (enough) screen with volume, space for the children to move around and a willingness to play to get involved.
Active story workshops for your class or group. As the teacher or leader, you will facilitate, led all the way by the on-screen presenters.
A Real Pirate Adventure
Themes: Pirates, following a map, treasure!
Preview the stories
You can preview the story workshops below. But to access them fully you need to sign up above (it’s all free)
Grandpa's birthday pancake
Themes: pancake day, cooking, grandparents, problem solving
Dragon Fireworks
Themes: Dragons, Fireworks (Bonfire night, Chinese New Year, New Year ... any celebration involving fireworks).
Countryside Adventure
Themes: Outdoors, Countryside, Autumn, Things are not always what they seem.
Some kind words about animateys...
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"We love how excited the children are and the engagement we have from the parents.”
Deputy Nursery Manager, Oakham
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“A fabulous resource for early years teachers. Such support in how to bring a story to life.”
Debbie Brace, Early Language Consultant
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“Supports Early Years practitioners in making stories fun - stimulating language for all stages.”
Nursery Manager, Worcester
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“It's like having a lovely, captivating friend in your living room to lift and inspire you.”
Jennie, Northampton Mum
