What is Story Crafters?
Story Crafters is a dynamic 10-week after-school club that encourages children to explore their imaginations and unlock their creative potential through the power of storytelling. Inspired by the renowned Talk for Writing methodology of Pie Corbett, Story Crafters blends interactive learning with hands-on activities to help children develop their own stories from start to finish.
Story Crafters After School Clubs
What Children Learn
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Learn how to craft characters, settings, and plots
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Build confidence in writing and communication
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Develop essential literacy skills that boost academic performance
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Present their own stories in a fun, engaging Story Sense session for younger children or showcase to parents
Linked to the Curriculum
All Story Crafters sessions are carefully designed to align with the National Curriculum, ensuring that children not only develop their creative writing skills but also meet key literacy objectives throughout the program. We provide detailed overview sheets for each session.
Who can join?
Story Crafters is open to all children aged 5-11. Whether your child is a budding author, loves telling stories, or could benefit from additional literacy support, Story Crafters is designed to inspire every child.
How Story Crafters Works
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Choosing Their Story: Children explore different imaginative settings and choose the backdrop for their stories.
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Creating Characters & Plot: Children learn to develop interesting characters and weave exciting plots.
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Building Their Stories: With props, imagery, and writing techniques, children bring their ideas to life on paper.
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Editing & Polishing: Children practice the vital skills of editing and revising, with feedback from peers and instructors.
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Sharing & Presenting: In the final session, children run a Story Sense session where they share their stories and engage younger children in storytelling activities.
Why Choose Story Crafters
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Boosts Literacy Skills: Improves writing, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and creative thinking.
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Encourages Creativity & Confidence: Empowers children to express their ideas freely.
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Fun and Engaging: Children love the playful and imaginative approach to storytelling.
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Flexible for Schools and Communities: Can be tailored to your needs.