Articles about MakeBelieve Arts and its work
Over the years, MakeBelieve Arts has been featured in a variety of publications, discussing Helicopter Stories and how this holistic approach to learning can encourage the creative and cognitive potential of young children in the early years and Key Stage 1, improving literacy and emotional development.
Take a look at some of our pieces below. And if you would like to see how Helicopter Stories could work in your setting, please get in touch...
Early Arts blog from April 2015
Enabling Children's Communication And Language Skills Using The Helicopter Stories Approach by Trisha Lee
Teach Early Years magazine September 2015
Unlocking A Voice by Trisha Lee an introduction to Helicopter Stories.
Teach Primary magazine from september 2016
Q&A with Trisha Lee about her book 'Princesses, Dragons and Helicopter Stories'.
Curiosity Conference - A Case Study - May 2017
A review of one schools day at, Curiosity: A Children's Conference by Simon Collis of Emmaus School, Sheffield.
Academy Today, April 2017
An article by Centre of Excellence champion for Ash Grove, Sally Veale entitled 'Crossing Gender Boundaries With Storytelling In Schools'.
QA Nursery Magazine - 2016
We Need To Take The Time To Listen by Trisha Lee
Teachwire 31st May 2017
Helicopter Stories Can Boost Speaking And Listening Skills In Your Early Years Setting by Trisha Lee.
Arts Professional, 1st December 2008
'How Long Have You Known?' an article about Arts Organisations being social enterprises by Trisha Lee
National Drama Magazine, Winter 2003
The Theatre Of Three To Fives, a society in miniature by Trisha Lee
Created Magazine, issue 2 2005-6
...but it's creative outside by Trisha Lee. Snow and storytelling
Nasen Special Magazine, November 2015
Time For A Story by Trisha Lee. How storytelling encourages all young children to think creatively.
Teachwire 27th May 2016
Watch The Creativity Of Your Early Years Learners Soar With Helicopter Stories by Trisha Lee