School Visits
Supporting Schools
School Visits
Join us for a unforgettable, educational experience at Seven Stories as we go on a journey of discovery and explore our nationally recognised Collection of British children’s literature through inspiring workshops, imaginative exhibitions and white glove opportunities to handle original work from our archive.
Each of our workshops explore one of two key themes: ‘Home’ and ‘Traditional Tales’ – head to the links below to discover unique workshops for class and year group.
To enquire about a workshop please contact our Education Team for more information via learning@sevenstories.org.uk
Home
What does ‘home’ mean to you? ‘Home’ can mean something different to each and every one of us. For some, it is a safe, warm place; for others, it is the people around us; and for a few, it is something to search for. Our nationally recognised collection, which is at the heart of everything we do here at Seven Stories, reflects the many different stories of home and how we are all connected through our own stories of what home means to us.
Traditional Tales
Stories have a magical ability to bring us together. They can help us to appreciate that the world is just a page away. Inspired by our nationally recognised collection – including original artwork and manuscripts – we’ve delved into what traditional tales mean to us, if we can see ourselves in those stories and how other cultures and traditions are not that different to ours.
'Home'
A Bit Lost (EYFS)
Oh no! Baby Owl is missing and alone…lets help them reunite with their family! On this storytelling adventure, we will discover the true meaning of home as we join the search party and encounter the many different habits of all our animal friends. Inspired by the imaginative work of award-winning author and illustrator, Chris Haughton, this workshop brings new colour and life to the wonderful world around us. Encouraging youngsters to discover diverse animal habitats, express empathy and understanding while exploring themes of home, belonging and what that means to each of us.
'A Bit Lost' by Chris Haughton
Seagull Mail (KS1)
Ahoy there, matey! We’re about to set sail on an extraordinary adventure across the Seven Stories seas. However, catching a mermaid is not for the faint of heart… will you join the adventure? With the help of a friendly seagull, we’ll discover an aquatic world of wonder in this fully interactive workshop, get ready to embark on a magical voyage. Do you have what it takes to make it back to dry land safe and sound? Inspired by the beautiful story of ‘How to Catch a Mermaid' by Jane Ray, this magical session is designed to showcase one of the seven story concepts of voyage and return. In this immersive experience, your class will explore the meaning of home and have the opportunity to share their own stories.
'How to Catch a Mermaid' by Jane Ray
Bits and Bobs (KS2)
Have you ever wondered what happens to all your hair clips, rubber bands and odd socks? How about the TV remote!? How do they mysteriously disappear!? Venture to magical land of the Borrowers! In this fully interactive session, we will journey to another world – a world full of missing bits and bobs that may look awfully familiar! Inspired by the beautiful work of Mary Norton, this magical tale is all about finding a safe place to call home, that can support, empathise and understand, all while diving headfirst into a world of make—believe. A workshop designed to allow children to understand and embrace all of the little things that make our stories different.
'The Borrowers' by Mary Norton
'Traditional Tales'
The Sweet Escape (EYFS)
Run, run, as fast you can... You can’t catch me…… I’m meant to be more than just a sweet treat! Oh dear, baker Chelsea Bun has mixed up their ingredients and baked a magical batch of gingerbread! Join us for a heartwarming interactive adventure where you’ll follow the story recipe book to discover that even gingerbread can dream big. Drawing inspiration from beloved stories, our extensive collection of Ladybird books and original artwork has led us on a journey to uncover the magic of Traditional Tales. This workshop is designed to explore the seven story concepts of Quest, Voyage and Return, and Rags to Riches. It will showcase story structure and demonstrate how traditional stories still hold relevance today.
Mixed-Up Tales (KS1)
When a story storm hits the Enchanted Woods and causes a tornado of tales to be mixed up it’s the not so wicked witch Willow, and YOU, who must save the day! Join us as we journey deep into the magic of the woods to discover how to put the mixed-up tales back together. Inspired by a host of traditional tales from our collection of work including Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and much more! This immersive experience will guide children through the art of storytelling, allowing them to unravel the secrets of story structure and unleash their creativity to piece together the tangled tales. Through interactive activities and engaging narrative exploration, children will discover how stories are crafted and learn the power of storytelling to captivate and inspire.
The Case of the Missing Turnip (KS2)
Follow our Woodland Watch leader on a very important mission into the Magical Woods to help crack a very important case! The Prize Turnip has gone missing from right under the Vegetable Committee's nose and we need real detectives from the human world to help to find it - QUICK - before time runs out.... Your class will explore character studies, plot and setting in this one-of-a-kind character driven workshop inspired by traditional tales. Playing the role of detectives, pupils will be tasked with problem-solving in order to reach their conclusion. With a carousel of evidence, your class will make their way around this mystery to crack the whodunnit case of the missing turnip!
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