Come and join Myatt Garden's Storysack Librarian to find out more
Date: 03/11/2024 – 03/11/2024
Time: 09:50
Photograph thanks to Storysacks Library
Myatt Garden Primary School’s spectacular
Storysacks Library was launched in 2003. It contains over 120 Storysacks,
handmade by parents, staff and children, in a mammoth 18 month project. Over
the last 12 years each Reception child has taken home a Storysack once a week –
it contains a storybook, related information book, toy characters or dressing
up clothes, a game, and a ‘Parent Prompt’ card (suggested questions and
conversations to have about the story). This fabulous resource is also used in
school by teachers and LSA’s. Visit our Storysacks website to find out
more!
Lisa was a parent and took over as Librarian 8 years ago, and in 2009 led a school project to make 20 more
Storysacks for fairytale stories eg. Cinderella, Emperor’s New Clothes etc;
each class made one and a small group of parents made another six.
The purpose of the
Storysacks scheme for Reception children at Myatt Garden is to encourage
parents to participate in their child’s learning – by talking, having fun
sharing stories, factual information and games. Teachers and LSA’s also use them in school.
Come and join Myatt Garden’s Storysack Librarian Lisa for an informal chat and:
-Have an introduction to the Story Sacks Scheme
-Find out what they have learned, helping schools and
community groups to make their own Storysacks library
-See the library and different story sacks
This is part of the Rainbow Collective’s Go&See sessions, a free opportunity for those who live/work in Lewisham to share effective arts practice with young children.