“These boxes added another dimension to story telling led entirely by the children. Each time we opened a box, the story was different – we travelled to far off places, fought dragons, swam with mermaids… We explored the insect world, learned about caring for them, then found matching real live insects to compare. The fun is endless and ongoing. A truly marvellous resource.”
Audrey Jamieson, RAF Boulmer Nursery
Practical Pre-School awards tester

The Magical World Storybox

“A treasure trove to stimulate young imaginations.”
Tom Deveson in The Times Educational Supplement

“For those looking for ways to provide a more connected and creative literacy curriculum in the wake of Excellence and Enjoyment, the guidance for Magical World offers a rich collection of ideas and activities.”
Jane Bunting in Primary English Magazine

“The characters can stimulate many kinds of small group activity at the foundation stage and at key stages 1 and 2. Teachers’ notes suggest dozens of ways to make purposeful connections between play and learning. Children can be in control of narratives, making up scenarios and developing dialogue. They can change the setting from enchanted island to misty mountain, from palace to parallel universe. “
Tom Deveson in The Times Educational Supplement

“When I introduced the box to a group of Y1 children, it immediately aroused their curiosity. …Before long the group was busy telling the story of the dragon and its golden eggs, and the girls were drawing a wood for the unicorn and winged horses to hide in in the first of a sequence of stories they spent most of the afternoon on.”
Jane Bunting in Primary English Magazine

The Natural World Storybox

“This box has brought a wealth of imaginative play and storytelling to my class. … It enables all children to take part at their own level of development. For children with special needs it is a useful tool to develop a wealth of language and turn-taking skills. …I can also see the value of this resource for older children, to support their story planning and development. This is definitely a resource full of potential stories.”
Deborah Harrison in EYE magazine

What the children say:

“When you play, you make a story and you don’t even know it.”
Francis, aged 6
“Isn’t it great? Even when you put the lid back on the box, the story still goes on in your head!”
Matthew, aged 8
“It’s so much easier to write if you’ve got something to look at”
Adam, aged 10
‘This afternoon, Miss, I have learned that I am a storyteller.’
Janine, aged 11