Story Sacks (PEN24T049)
Family Learning
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Mode of attendance: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024
End date: Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Number of weeks: 5
Time: 09:30 - 11:30
Tutor: Jenny Westwood
Venue: Penrith Library
Venue address: St Andrews Churchyard, Penrith, Cumbria. CA11 7YA
Free Course
About the course:
Story sacks are made all the more appealing and special when made by a family member and are a fantastic way to build your child's language skills and develop an early love of books. A story sack is a decorated bag, containing a story book (that you will be supported to choose) to match or extend your child's interests, along with a selection of related games, toys and activities (that you will be supported to make) - all designed to bring the story to life. The story sack you make will be unique for your child. When you take it home at the end of the course, their excitement will build as you share the special toys and activities that you have made for them.
How will the course be delivered?
A taught course, 5 x 2 hour sessions. There will be some activities to follow up at home .Funded childcare provision available.
What do I need to bring?
A selection of books will be reviewed in the session and a story book and other key resources and materials will be provided. You may like to bring in your own bits and bobs from home e.g. fabric scraps, buttons etc., including your own mini sewing kit, if you have one.
What are the entry requirements?
This course is for parents and carers of children aged 0 to reception year. You do not need any prior qualifications but you will need to be able to speak and understand basic English. The tutor can support individual needs.
What can I do next?
Any of our courses from the Early Years offer: Ready, Steady… Write!; Count and Play; Chat and Play; Fairy Tale Science; Active Start and Happy Minds (how to build resilience for children in the Early Years). Focus on Phonics is also suitable for parents and carers of children aged 3 - 5 who are in nursery or reception class.
How well am I doing?
You will chart your progress using an Individual Progress Record throughout the course and receive regular verbal and written feedback from your tutor.
Additional transferable skills:
Independent study, organisation, speaking, listening, reading, self confidence, self reflection
Enquiries
Centre: Penrith Adult Learning
Contact number: 07468 709606
Email address: penrithadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk