Transform Your Teaching in Just Five Minutes
What if you could harness the natural power of storytelling to revolutionize learning across your entire curriculum-without adding to your workload?
Start with Story reveals a deceptively simple three-question framework that turns any traditional tale into purposeful teaching in under five minutes. Whether you’re delivering science lessons, building growth mindsets, or exploring community history, this practical guide shows you how stories make learning stick.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- Three powerful questions that work with any story, any subject, any year group
- Ready-to-use examples connecting tales to curriculum objectives across all subjects
- Five-minute planning templates that save precious time
- Proven techniques to deepen learning, improve teaching, and inspire authentic pupil voice
No performance skills required. No extra workload. Just children remembering more, engaging deeper, and finding their voice through the timeless magic of storytelling.
"I was hooked from the first moment. This book shows teachers how to use stories in ways that take minimal time but yield huge returns in children’s learning. If there’s one thing this made me wish, it was that I could go back into the classroom."
-Jean Gross CBE, Education expert and former government adviser
Perfect for: Primary teachers, teaching assistants, curriculum leaders, and anyone seeking practical, evidence-informed approaches to make learning unforgettable.