What is it?
Storytelling and practical drama sessions for schools based on the popular 'Frog' books by Max Velthuijs.  As well as being beautifully written and illustrated, the stories relate to many themes in PSHE.
   
Who is it for?
Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2)
   
When?
Autumn '08 and Spring '09 including Book Week (6-12 October) and National Storytelling Week (31 Jan – 7 Feb).

Why?
The programme supports the drama strand of the Primary Framework for Literacy as well as PSHE themes.
   
How much? 
£125 for a half-day or £185 for a full day, plus travel expenses

How do I book?
Contact David Farmer on 01603 465973 / 0797 321 7876 or send an email here

David created a real sense of the imaginary world contained within these wonderful animal stories.
- P.K. Holbrook, Headteacher, Gaywood Community Primary School, Norfolk

The session was simply wonderful - linking literacy with music and drama in ways which engaged and involved the children. The children were totally engrossed throughout the storytelling session - including our youngest nursery children! David really understands how young children think and what is appropriate for early years children.
- Cathy Whalen, Headteacher, Mousehold Infant School, Norwich

Programme
'Frog Stories' is based on the books Frog in Winter and Frog is Frog.  It begins with a participatory 20-minute storytelling session by David Farmer to the year groups involved, including live music and songs. It is followed up with practical workshops using drama games and techniques to explore the stories.  Pupils have the opportunity to act out scenes and play different characters using improvisation, movement and dialogue. These sessions support PSHE aims including identifying and respecting the differences and similarities between people.

The fee is £125 for half a day (includes storytelling and up to two drama sessions) or £185 for a whole day (includes storytelling and three or four sessions), plus travel expenses.

Storyteller
Norwich-based storyteller and dramatist David Farmer (Artistic Director of Tiebreak Theatre Company from 1981 to 2005) is the author of best-selling book 101 Drama Games and Activities and was a mentor in Norfolk schools for Drama for Learning and Creativity (D4LC).  He is a qualified teacher and has a current enhanced CRB check.