Helicopter Stories

An accessible and child-led approach, championing the work of Vivian Gussin Paley and the power of story & poetry. (MakeBelieve Arts)

[Helicopter Stories @HelicopterEYFS]

We have moved to Bluesky https://t.co/RFauncnt7p

We will no longer be posting here and will shut this account at the end of January. We can also be found on instagram and Facebook

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@BowhouseBairns @TrishaLeeWrites Ohh I love these photos - and films - sorry I was slow replying - we’ve moved to Bluesky and only check here occasionally xx

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@HVA_appleclass Sorry ive only just seen this. We have moved to Bluesky and only check on here occasionally. Thank you for sharing - so glad you enjoyed it xx

[Trisha Lee @TrishaLeeWrites]

Please Help!!!
Do you use any of our programmes? Helicopter Stories? Poetry Basket? Story Basket? How do they benefit your children?
Please help us by taking this survey! https://t.co/tRlTpPDflg

[Mrs Jalland, Ellie Elephant and the herd 🐘 @ElliePrimary1]

@PrimaryRocks1 There’s a book called Princesses, Dragons and Helicopter Stories by @TrishaLeeWrites that gives a really good overview. @HelicopterEYFS It is having a huge impact on my P2 class. #primaryrocks

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Still so excited by The Growing Storytellers Podcast with @TrishaLeeWrites and @IslaHill - you can find it on all podcast hosting sites and on https://t.co/uiJEZoeTjk

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Have you heard the Growing Storytellers Podcast. 'I listened to these back 2 back on a car journey yesterday, they are PURE GOLD! I absolutely love the pace + content + you are both super slick + knowledgeable. I love the mix of practical tips, research, theory +personal stories”

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@StAnselmRC So glad you are enjoying the poetry basket xx

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EPISODE 2: Listening Attentively
Please subscribe to Growing Storytellers - A Helicopter Stories podcast - now available on our website and all other podcast places https://t.co/uiJEZoeTjk

[Trisha Lee @TrishaLeeWrites]

Growing Storytellers - A Helicopter Stories podcast - Episode 2 is live - woohoo - https://t.co/u9lG0wN1m1
This week we are talking about communication and language with a focus on listening attentively. We'd love to know what you think. @HelicopterEYFS

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@EarlyYearsAlex Oh i love that book. Sitting on the beach to read it sounds like the perfect thing to do. Thank you for sharing @TrishaLeeWrites

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@MrsCGonzales @Lea_Forest_HT @AETAcademies Oh i love your background of trees - such a wonderful enviroment for reciting this poem - @TrishaLeeWrites

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@JessGosling2 Thank you x

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Listening to "1. The Benefits: Why do Helicopter Stories" at https://t.co/JK0LclHlS9

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@ElliePrimary1 thank you - this gives me so much joy xxx

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Some motivation for the year ahead! Hunter, who has a speech and language delay, started last September with this Helicopter Story. Up to that point, his stories had only been one word #EYFS #EarlyYears

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“We were experiencing the limitless potential of this simple yet profound approach we call Helicopter Stories.”

Here is the story of Abby, a child with communication difficulties, who triumphs at storytelling...

https://t.co/QXwVCr9Hv0

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Children are natural storytellers. Proof? Here is a four-year-old, scribing the Helicopter Story of a three-year-old #EYFS #EarlyYears

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Helicopter Stories Individual Books - a brilliant way to keep each child's story in one place and keep track of their progress. In some settings, they've even become worthy of a wall display!

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#EarlyYears #LearningThroughPlay

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Early Years practitioners hoping to introduce more rhythm and rhyme into your settings? We give you... The Poetry Basket 2. 48 poems and 8 themes - including Emotions, Dinosaurs and All About Me. Plus, a year-long subscription is only £30. https://t.co/bsOv5gU9xf