Stories

Stories are the most important thing in the world. Without stories we wouldn't be human beings at all. - Phillip Pullman


In FS2, reading is at the heart of all that we do. The children benefit from daily story sessions led by different adults. Book are available in all areas of provision, for children to share, refer to and learn from. Children vote daily for a story that they would like to share as a class, picking from two options, this supports them to experience democracy first hand. Traditional tales are given high priority in FS2, with story areas and activities planned by adults to enhance provision for children to independently access during Free Flow Sessions. At St Petrocs, we want to be a special place where children are read to, enjoy, discuss and work with high quality books. In our reading spine, we have carefully selected, ‘essential reads’ creating a living library inside our youngest children’s minds. We believe that great books build imagination! The more we read aloud, the more memorable the characters, places and events become, building an inner world. Our reading spine is as follows...