World Book Day Workshops
Did you know research shows that reading for pleasure is the single most important factor in a child’s future success and happiness?
But only 35% of 10-year-olds in England report that they actually enjoy reading.
That’s why our World Book Day workshops and assemblies aim to inspire your students to develop a lifelong love of reading.
Our interactive approach gets students up on their feet, sparking their imaginations and deepening their connection to the characters.
We cater for your Whole School, with workshops for Early Years Foundation, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Our aim is to create an enduring love of reading that extends beyond World Book Day.
Why Our World Book Day Workshops are Popular with Schools:
- Whole School – EYFS, KS1 and KS2
- Highly Interactive, delivered through Drama.
- Includes Professional Puppetry.
- Delivered by a Professional Performer.
- Includes Props and Costumes (EYFS/KS1)
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THEATRE AND DRAMA
Our workshops use role-play, helping students to learn new skills in an interactive way.
WHOLE SCHOOL
We have workshops for students of all ages and we can work with a large number of students in one day.
LESSON PLANS
Your visit includes lesson plans, animations and PowerPoints making follow up easy for your teachers.
EXCELLENT VALUE
We understand value for money is important for schools. We offer affordable whole school events.
World Book Day Workshops
World Book Day Workshop – George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl (KS2)
In this interactive workshop your students will explore the story of George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl through drama.
Created specifically for your students in Upper Key Stage 2, your students will be up on their feet acting embodying the characters and exploring their feelings and emotions.
Your students will ignite their creativity and expression through performing unforgettable scenes from the story.
Your students will:
- Learn how we can bring characters to life using our body and our voice.
- Act out scenes from the story.
- Learn how we can perform in an engaging way with expression and intonation.
- Boost their enjoyment of stories, promoting the skill of reading for pleasure.
Duration: 45 minutes
Caters for up to 120 students
All our facilitators hold Enhanced DBS checks.
Caters for up to 30 students
Duration: 45 minutes
All our facilitators hold Enhanced DBS checks.
World Book Day Big Workshop – The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl (EYFS/KS1)
Bring Roald Dahl’s classic tale to life with an interactive workshop designed for EYFS and KS1 students.
Featuring engaging puppetry and guided by a professional performer, children will step into the story as they act out key scenes from The Enormous Crocodile.
This immersive experience sparks creativity and inspires a love of reading.
Your students will:
- Increase familiarity with a range of stories including fairy tales, myths and legends, and contemporary texts.
- Explore the thoughts and emotions of the characters in the story through drama.
- Practice speaking confidently and clearly using a range of expression.
- Watch a story brough to life by a professional performer and puppeteer.
Caters for up to 120 students
Duration: 45 minutes
All our facilitators hold Enhanced DBS checks.
Caters for up to 120 students
All our facilitators hold Enhanced DBS checks.
Duration: 45 minutes
What People Say…
‘Our performer was enthusiastic and engaged the children throughout the workshop. Really great workshop and all the students enjoyed. I really valued the delivery and interaction between the facilitator and our pupils. Thank you!’
Hillingdon Primary School, London
‘The workshops really engaged the children and they loved acting out different scenarios. We had such a great facilitator for the day! They delivered a brilliant performance and workshops, which left the children buzzing!
The whole day ran really smoothly, our facilitator was very organised and knew exactly what they were doing! Thanks for making it so easy! All children were really engaged and loved it!’
St Mary’s Primary School, Brighton
‘There were a range of activities. The facilitators were engaging and knowledgeable about the information they were providing. Pupils said they would enjoy doing the workshop again.
Thank you for providing the workshops. The pupils had lots of positive things to say afterwards and they learned a lot throughout the day.’
St Lukes C of E Primary School, Manchester.
‘The children were totally engaged throughout and thoroughly enjoyed the sessions.
The facilitators are professional, friendly and great with the children. They deliver sensitive subjects in an informative and entertaining manner for both pupils and staff.’
Bishop Winnington-Ingram Primary School, London.
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