Courses for adults
Real life is not a fairy tale, but children’s books are a great way to understand what it is like to be a child. Once Upon a Time, our unique short parenting course, uses children’s story books to enable adults to become more aware of childhood experiences, build stronger family relationships, support learning at home – and discover some wonderful children’s books!
Over four sessions, Once Upon a Time covers separation anxiety, positive feedback and praise, boundaries and routine, play and learning, and the importance of making time for parents’ needs – helping families to live happier ever after.
Workshops for adults
Reading is the most important skill your child will learn at school. Our enjoyable and popular Easy to Read workshop enables parents to take the stress out of reading at home and helps children want to read books. The ideas are not difficult to put into practice, but they do make a real difference.
Each Easy to Read session lasts about two hours, is suitable for up to 14 adults and takes place during the school day, at evenings and at weekends.
“I now understand what my child sees when he looks at the words on the page! Thank you.” Amina P.
“Really good practical tips for encouraging reluctant readers… and calming parents!” Charlotte S
Family workshops
These creative and enjoyable sessions are usually inspired by a popular children’s book. We show how activities and games can bring stories to life and help children to develop literacy and numeracy skills. At the same time, parents develop confidence in creative activities that help their children learn.
Family workshops usually last about two hours and are designed for about 10 families.
“This session gave me some fantastic ideas and tips.” Mary J
Other activities
We work with museums and other organisations to develop and deliver family events and activities.