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On this page, you will find an overview of the project and a downloadable session plan.
On this page, you will find an overview of the project and a downloadable session plan.
(3 mins)
Our workshops and resources explore…
Sharing stories in multiple languages and why this is important
Crafting characters and settings and incorporating multilingualism
Using stop motion to capture stories digitally
Using the Octostudio app to code and create simple animations for our stories while recording your voice in your heritage language
The Traditional Tales project is split into three workshops, which can be run as separate sessions or together as a full day of activities. It’s up to you and what will work best for your setting.
The Traditional Tales project is split into three workshops, which can be run as separate sessions or together as a full day of activities. It’s up to you and what will work best for your setting.
Workshop 1: Shared stories
Workshop 1: Shared stories
(approx. 1.5 - 2 hrs)
In the first session, families will have the opportunity to share their favourite traditional stories and will engage in discussions about multilingual identities and get to know each other better. This session aims to create a warm, inclusive environment where every family’s cultural heritage is celebrated.
The facilitator shares a story with the participants
Three children enjoy reading a story together
The facilitator incorporates multilingualism into the story
Workshop 2: Let’s get making!
Workshop 2: Let’s get making!
(approx. 2 - 2.5 hrs)
The second session will be a hands-on maker session where participants will create story props, backgrounds, and characters. These materials will help bring stories to life. It's a fantastic opportunity for children and adults to collaborate creatively and prepare for digital storytelling.
Families taking inspiration from stories from their cultures and heritages
Children adding simple electronics onto their characters and settings
Children using cardboard tools to craft their characters and settings
Workshop 3: Digital capture
Workshop 3: Digital capture
(approx. 2 - 2.5 hrs)
In the final session, participants will use stop motion animation or the OctoStudio app to retell their stories, incorporating the multilingual aspects discussed in the first session. This will culminate in the sharing of their digital stories, allowing everyone to appreciate the unique and diverse narratives created.
Families coding their traditional tale using the OctoStudio app
Families filming their traditional tales using stop motion animation
Families using a green screen with stop motion animation
You can use the following materials to support your session:
You can use the following materials to support your session:
For information on facilitating multilingual makerspaces in your setting, as well as slides, videos and letter templates to support practitioners in preparing for the Traditional Tales workshops, head to the Getting started page.
For information on facilitating multilingual makerspaces in your setting, as well as slides, videos and letter templates to support practitioners in preparing for the Traditional Tales workshops, head to the Getting started page.
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