KS1
Years R-2
In this free Helicopter Stories PDF, MakeBelieve Arts founder Trisha Lee presents an overview of how to use Helicopter Stories in your classroom – an exercise whereby children write a short story and proceed to act it out.
Helicopter Stories PDF
In the document, Trisha explains how to:
- prepare your classroom
- initiate the storytelling
- choose pupils to get involved
- encourage children’s conciseness
- act out the stories
Read lots more advice from Trisha Lee about Helicopter Stories.
Trisha Lee is the artistic director and founder of MakeBelieve Arts, a theatre and education charity for early years and primary schools. She is also the author of Princesses, Dragons and Helicopter Stories. Browse more resources for National Storytelling Week.

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