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Storytelling is at the heart of early years education, helping children develop language, imagination, and cultural awareness. At Hatching Dragons Nursery Schools, storytelling is a key part of the Cultural Capital and Regional Education Programme, ensuring that children engage with diverse narratives from their own communities and beyond.
In this guide, we will explore how to incorporate EYFS stories and local folktales into storytime for children aged 3, 4, and 5, offering practical insights into stories storytelling, storytelling how to tell a story, and stories for preschoolers to read.
Storytelling fosters creativity, literacy skills, and emotional intelligence in young learners. Using local folktales alongside popular EYFS stories provides children with a deeper sense of identity and belonging while broadening their cultural perspectives.
Choosing a blend of well-known EYFS favourites and traditional folktales creates a rich storytelling environment for young learners.
Effective storytelling engages children and makes learning meaningful. The Hatching Dragons approach integrates interactive and multisensory techniques to enhance the experience.
At Hatching Dragons, storytelling is embedded within the curriculum to support literacy, language development, and cultural education. Children are exposed to multilingual storytelling, helping them develop a broad linguistic foundation.
Some of our unique storytelling approaches include:
Integrating EYFS stories with local folktales enriches the storytelling experience, providing children with both familiar and diverse narratives. By understanding storytelling how to tell a story and selecting engaging stories for preschoolers to read, educators can create meaningful learning experiences.
At Hatching Dragons, our innovative storytelling methods align with the EYFS framework, supporting early literacy and cultural understanding.