The Story Project

Nursery Programme

By linking popular books with the Development Matters framework, our approach supports children in recognising, naming and regulating key emotions ready for school.

Currently in a pilot phase

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A thoughtfully designed approach

  • Adaptable for all nursery settings

  • Promotes a love of books

  • Embeds language skills

  • An inclusive way to teach empathy and emotions

How It Works

Our approach includes 8 units of work that explore the key emotions. Using high-quality books, children develop their wellbeing, literacy and communication skills using our STORY framework.

Including continuous provision, small group activities, story time and vocab training, children gain a deep understanding of each of the emotions ready to start school.

Complete with training and everything you need to get started, our nursery programme is easy to implement.

Our Research and Methods Our Impact
A female teacher reads the story 'Peace at Last' during a special reading event at a school. She is wearing a dressing gown as part of the theme of the book.

Nursery

What Is Included
  • 8 full units of work linked to popular books
  • Fully resourced – one page plans and additional materials for every session
  • Flexibility built in, so lessons are adaptable for all children
  • High quality training for all teaching staff, using the NPQLTD framework
  • Ongoing leadership support
  • Access to our membership area for all teaching staff
  • Regular updates matched to changing statutory requirements, new resources and freebies
  • A monthly newsletter
  • 8 inclusive books (purchased separately unless funded)
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A young girl sits at a desk facing away from camera. She is reading a story. The wall behind her has several bookshelves and large lettering that says 'Oh, the places you'll go!

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Our programme is currently being trialed in 10 nursery settings

For more information or to join our waiting list for a place on the programme, contact our team.

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An illustration of a teacher sat on a chair reading a story to a group of 4 children sat on a carpet. One child has her hand up to ask a question.

Benefits to Children

  • Two young children sit together on the floor. They are holding books open and smiling to the camera.

    Nurtures a love of reading

  • A grown up and a child work together on an origami activity linked to a book they have read

    Builds empathy and resilience

  • Two children sit together at a desk. They are discussing a piece of paper in front of them, which contains images of different emotions.

    Prepares children for school

  • Three children sit together at a desk. They are reading and discussing a book that sits open between them.

    Helps children express their feelings