Duration
1 day
Availability & Prices

Our Traditional Tales programme is designed to be an active day where children engage with the natural world through stories.

They will be listening to and retelling stories through play and activities. We will recreate a story suitable for that location. For example: the 3 Little pigs in the woodland, constucting homes for our little pigs from straw, sticks and bricks. Will the wolf manage to blow them down? We will then go on to explore other traditional tales giving the children the opportunity to play and explore those tales with props and resources. A fun and interactive day. The Tutor will use effective teaching and learning techniques including playing and exploring, active learning and creating and thinking critically adjusting their practice appropriately.

Learning Objectives

  • Help to create a story using narrative language.
  • Recognise familiar characters.
  • Recognise recurring patterns in characters and language.
  • Work as part of a team.
  • Develop a story with familiar themes and consider the interconnection between the setting, characters and items associated with them.
  • Respect the environment and all growing things.

Example Timetable

The course normally runs 10am – 2.30pm. There will be an approx. 30 min lunch slot, the timing will depend on the final agreed course programme.

Pre visit/prior learning

  • It is useful for the smooth running of the day if the children are familiar with the relevant traditional tale prior to their visit, this will be agreed with the tutor in advance.

Welcome and Introduction

  • Welcome and Introduction.
  • Introduce traditional tales and stories, characters and items.

Morning

  • Recreate the traditional tale, using activities and teamwork.

Afternoon

  • The tutor will share a traditional story with the children.
  • The children will be introduced to props and activities from other traditional tales. The children will learn or recreate these tales with their peers through play and activities.

Depart

How this course fulfills the specification

Early Years

  •  Communication & Language
    - Listening attention and understanding
    - Building Relationships
  • Physical Development
    - Gross Motor Skills
    - Fine Motor Skills
  • Literacy
    - Comprehension
  • Understanding the World
    - Past and Present
    - People, Culture and Communities
    - Natural World

Added value of this course
  • Develop personal skills
  • Have fun
  • Be inspired by a passion for the subject
  • Build friendships

Related Information

Customer Information
Details of how to book, terms and conditions, policies and procedures, including risk assessments, can be found on our website here.

Variation
The outline shown is indicative. Whilst we do our best to deliver the agreed programme, we sometimes must change the programme due to for example, weather, access to sites, or staffing issues. Most changes are insignificant and will not affect your trip.

Liaison
This programme is designed to meet the curriculum/specification requirements.
Prior to your visit, one of the Tutors leading your group will be in touch via email. This is an opportunity for us to find out more about the group and to make small adjustments to meet your groups needs.

Tuition
Tuition is delivered by Field Studies Council Tutors, with an expert knowledge of the subject and fieldwork locations, and a passion for the subject being taught. The education team are DBS checked, and undergo regular training including in first aid, water safety and risk assessments.

Transport
There is no requirement for transport during the day. All activities take place on site or within walking distance.

Teaching groups
Your group will be divided into an agreed number of taught groups at the point of booking. This may not match your normal classes. Please subdivide the taught group into subgroups in advance of your visit, discuss with the Tutor at liaison how many subgroups are required.

Teachers and supporting adults
The school should provide teachers and support staff, or parents, to meet minimum ratios per teaching group. Teachers and adults are expected to participate and support the student's learning. Teachers are expected to manage behaviour & support group management, and to supervise break and lunch times.

What to bring
A kit list can be found on our website here. Please adjust this based on the weather conditions. Ensure the group bring lunch and plenty to drink.

Clothing and footwear
Appropriate outdoor clothing (and waterproofs) should be worn, taking into account the weather forecast. The group will be outside most of the day, even in wet weather. It is advised that long trousers are worn, even on sunny days due to the presence of ticks. We advise wearing sensible footwear – trainers or walking boots that can get muddy.

Why Choose Field Studies Council?

  • Expert tuition by fully trained staff

  • Stunning locations across the UK

  • Outstanding curriculum knowledge

  • Rigorous health and safety procedures

  • Support before and after your visit

  • Free places for visiting staff