The ability to communicate is an essential life skill for all children and young people and it underpins their social, emotional and educational development. If a child experiences a positive relationship with an adult listening carefully, they are more likely to constructively share their thoughts, feelings and their imaginative ideas. That’s My Story! places children’s imagined stories at the heart of their own development and provides a joyful, creative approach to support young children’s personal and social development and to encourage their communication. In this book you will find: Tried-and-tested drama games and activities that support communication and well-being, all adaptable to complement your current practice Guidance and advice on how to promote positive adult-child interactions Examples of creative interventions that support children’s communication development A celebration of the joy that comes with carefully listening to children’s own imagined stories Those of us who work with children can sense a tangible connection between how young children feel and how they communicate. This essential and practical resource will be valuable reading for primary teachers, teaching assistants, speech and language therapists, and drama practitioners, as well as outreach and education departments of theatre companies and other arts organisations.

"The ability to communicate is an essential life skill for all children, underpinning their confidence, personal and social wellbeing, and sense of self. Where children experience positive relationships with adults and peers who listen with care, they are more likely to constructively share their thoughts, feelings, and imaginative ideas. The drama practice outlined in That's My Story! places children's imagination at the heart of their development. It provides a joyful, creative approach to support personal and social growth and to encourage communication. In this book you will find: Tried-and-tested drama games and activities that support communication and wellbeing, all adaptable to complement your current practice. Guidance and advice on how to promote positive adult-child interactions. Examples of creative interventions that support children's communication development. A celebration of the joy that comes with carefully listening to children's own imagined stories. Those of us who work with children can sense a tangible connection between how young children feel and how they communicate. This essential and practical resource will be valuable reading for primary teachers, teaching assistants, speech and language therapists, and drama practitioners, as well as outreach and education departments of theatre companies and other arts organisations"--