We would like to make story sacks for the three-and four-year-olds in our day nursery to use both in the setting and at home. Do you have any suggestions for what themes we should have and what resources to include?
Jean Evans replies:
Children learn most when activities are based on what they already know or are interested in. Use this as a basis for choosing themes for your story sacks. Begin by asking the children about their favourite storybooks and choose the most popular. Consider how the book could relate to your nursery themes. For example, The Very Hungry Caterpillar might relate to 'Growing', 'Minibeasts', 'Food' or 'Change'. Gather appropriate resources to put in the sack, such as 'small world' models, soft toys and real items mentioned in the story. The sack should contain a copy of the book and a non-fiction book related to the theme, as well as an audio tape and game if possible. As the sacks are to be taken home, compile a parents' sheet including vocabulary to introduce, game instructions and a list of related activity ideas.
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