1: Develops listening and speaking skills and expands vocabulary.
2: Develops concentration by holding the child’s attention through entertaining and arousing curiosity.
3: Complements literacy hour by exciting children about books and reading.
4: Acts as an inspirational springboard for teachers and pupils to further explore and develop the vast potential of learning through storytelling and rhyme.
5: Enriches the child’s experience of life, increasing their ability to learn by stimulating the imagination.
6: Helps to develop and clarify a range of emotions in a safe environment whilst at the same time suggesting solutions.
7: Helps to develop reasoning and positive morals.
8: Empowers children, developing confidence through interaction and playful participation.
9: Continues the ancient tradition of oral storytelling, enhancing the importance and relevance of nursery rhymes, fairytales and their underlying messages.
10: It’s great fun and as we know, children learn best when they are enjoying themselves.