Isla Hill

MakeBelieve Arts Creative Director

[Helicopter Stories @HelicopterEYFS]

Also worth mentioning that this was a game changer for his mood! As recalled by @isla_hill #NationalStorytellingWeek

[Trisha Lee @TrishaLeeWrites]

It’s 02/02/2022 and today @MakeBelieveArts is 20 years old. To celebrate we’re launching The Poetry Basket 2 and there’s a 20% discount to the first 20 people who sign up. https://t.co/fSB8Xei8mj and at the checkout use coupon code 20yearsofstories

[Isla Hill @isla_hill]

Joshua’s bad day turned into a good day when he wrote his story about a good day. I think he is wise beyond his 3 years! the port of Helicopter Stories! #helicopterstories

[Trisha Lee @TrishaLeeWrites]

Delighted to relaunch the Christmas Basket - now even better. One Christmas Story, 15 Seasonal Poems, 5 Festive Songs, five Yuletide Craft Ideas and a Partridge in a Pear Tree. All set in front of a crackling open fire. @CathyWalker_lot @KeepEYsUnique @kymscott5 @MakeBelieveArts

[Trisha Lee @TrishaLeeWrites]

#HelicopterStories - Great to be back, doing my favorite thing, listening to children's stories. Its been a long 18 months without them. Here is Aisha's first story, and the first story I've scribed since March 2020. #Firststories There is nothing more magical. @MakeBelieveArts

[Trisha Lee @TrishaLeeWrites]

Thank you @MissBer89478710 for your fabulous blog. It’s great to hear how you are using Helicopter Stories and Poetry Basket together. I’ve loved Performance Fridays, the joy on your children’s faces as they recite the poems is magic. Thanks for investing in our work. @isla_hill

[Trisha Lee @TrishaLeeWrites]

Another fab review for #TheStoryBasket - these reviews warm my heart. Vivian Gussin Paley had a storytelling curriculum. This is still so important today. If we want children to tell stories, to write stories, to comprehend stories they need to experience a rich stories diet.

[Trisha Lee @TrishaLeeWrites]

I love your bridge. So glad you are enjoying #TheStoryBasket - what a great quote as well. Can’t wait to hear how your class enjoy some of the other stories.

[Helicopter Stories @HelicopterEYFS]

Thank you @KeepEYsUnique We totally agree the focus on language is important but yes it has to be meaningful. So proud of the work that @TrishaLeeWrites and @isla_hill are doing.

[Isla Hill @isla_hill]

@KeepEYsUnique That’s hilarious! The joys!

[Isla Hill @isla_hill]

Hooray! @KeepEYsUnique so pleased you love The Story Basket!

[Trisha Lee @TrishaLeeWrites]

3 weeks ago @kymscott5 invited me to deliver 10 mins offering a creative view of #NewEYFSFramework as part of a webinar for #APlaceToLearn She also gave me permission to make it freely available for anyone to view. Thanks Kym. https://t.co/9aib3t0UWr @KeepEYsUnique @JuneOSullivan

[Trisha Lee @TrishaLeeWrites]

It was a real pleasure talking to you @JuneOSullivan - and about my favourite subject too. Thank you x

[Jo Ibbott @joibbott1]

Join us ladies. It’s time to myth-bust menopause so you’re no longer undermined by your symptoms. #davinamenopause #menopauseawareness #menopauseatwork #WTFog

[Trisha Lee @TrishaLeeWrites]

Two beautiful reviews have come in for the story basket. This project is so close to my heart. I can't tell you how delighted it makes me to read how it is being received.

[Isla Hill @isla_hill]

@MissPh1980 @TrishaLeeWrites @MakeBelieveArts Cant’t wait! This is our first insight into what children think of the story basket!

[Trisha Lee @TrishaLeeWrites]

I cannot wait to hear how you get on. We have worked so hard on the Story Basket and we are all so pleased with the result. Thank you for being one of the pioneers. Xxx

[Fiona Boyle @Fiona_Boyle92]

Amazing presentation by @TrishaLeeWrites about her work with Helicopter Stories. Such an inspiring talk. Truly looking forward to implementing this in my classroom. #helicopterstories #whatwouldviviando #literacy #language

[Yvonne Robinson @Yvonnea1T]

Just finished listening to Trisha Lee online. Your passion & insight is so compelling & resonates with me why I love #HelicopterStories so much TL "be prepared to be surprised, gives you time to listen to chldn, value chldn's stories" 🥰

[Cindy-Anne @CindyAn48554102]

@TrishaLeeWrites You were wonderful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion. My children are going to love this.