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Teaching topic: Texts for communication and oral language teaching and learning: Other Library resources

This guide suggests books, links and resources suitable for primary and post-primary students

Story Sacks

The concept of a Storysack® was conceived by Neil Griffiths and typically consists of a story book with props presented in a large cloth bag.

The purpose of a story sack is to stimulate reading activities and make shared reading a memorable and fun experience.

A Storysack® might include:

  • A non-fiction book on a theme from the story
  • Puppets / soft toys
  • Real materials
  • An audio recording of the story
  • A language-based game
  • A small group time activity
  • A drama activity
  • A short guide containing questions to ask / words to consider
  • Other ways to extend the reading activity

[All Dr. Geraldine French, 2010]

The Library holds 8 story sacks: Farmer Duck, The journey home from Grandpa's, Owl babies, The journey, Animal boogie, Mama Panya's pancakes, Fatou fetch the water and The train ride. Please check with the reception desk on the ground floor about current borrowing procedures. You could also think about gathering materials around a story and create your own story sack.

Puppets

The Library holds 3 giant storytelling puppet sets. Choose from Goldilocks and the three bears, The three little pigs (includes the big bad wolf!) and The three billy goats gruff. 

Games for literacy

The Library holds a number of games for literacy:

 

  • Rory's story cubes max
  • Rory's story cubes - enchanted
  • Syllable snap
  • M is for mouse

Please ask for them on the first floor.