Storytelling

The story of 'The Day the Aliens came to the Tame Valley Canal' gives children the opportunity to develop spoken language and listening skills as well as providing a narrative springboard to the themes of physical and human geography. It doesn't matter if you're nowhere near the Tame Valley Canal - the resources can be used by everyone.

The sample KS2 Unit for Work offers an adaptable approach to the storytelling-themed content. It includes an animated short film and storybook (developed in collaboration with a Wednesbury-based school) along with activities and hands-on resources that will encourage children to connect and engage with their local area and wildlife.

In this learning bundle you will be able to:

Watch and read 'The Day the Aliens came to the Tame Valley Canal' to understand more about the canal environment.
Use all your senses by investigating your local canal area and creating a journey stick along the way.
Discover more about the impact of canals by comparing old and new photographs and maps.
Get creative by making and writing your own characters and canal inspired stories.

Storytelling Activity Plan

This plan shows how you can use our storytelling resources in the classroom or at home. Use it to guide you through the topic.

Then & Now Picture Show

A presentation showing what the waterways were like in the past and today.

Unit of Work

A planning grid showing learning objectives, curriculum links and relevant activities to help you tie the storytelling learning bundle into your teaching.

Last Edited: 09 February 2022