Sets of beautifully created learning cards designed to boost language skills and creative thinking through storytelling. Use the stunning illustrations and thought provoking story starters to add storytelling to your learning journey.
FAQ - Storytelling
What age are both types of cards suitable from?
You can use both sets of cards with your child from any age for storytelling.
We suggest you start with the Phonics and Storytelling Cards for Phonics around the age of three and the Story Creator Cards for writing around age 6.
Storytelling can start when your child is in the womb and should carry on throughout life to keep the creative brain working and growing.
How can storytelling activities improve speech and language skills?
Storytelling activities encourage children to form sentences, expand their vocabulary, and articulate their ideas. These exercises are excellent for building speech and language skills, as well as enhancing oracy skills through regular practice.
What is Oracy?
Oracy refers to the ability to express oneself clearly and confidently through spoken communication, as well as the skill to listen and respond effectively in conversations. It encompasses a range of abilities, including vocabulary development, speech clarity, active listening, and the ability to adapt communication to different audiences and purposes.
Oracy is a vital skill that supports learning, social interaction, and future success by building strong foundations in speech, language, and critical thinking.
How does storytelling help with problem solving?
Storytelling encourages children to think critically and navigate challenges within a narrative. As they create and resolve storylines, they develop essential problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way.
Can the Story Creator Cards be used for Storytelling?
Yes! Story Creator Cards have been designed to be used for story writing but you can absolutely use all of the elements included to tell a story rather than just write a story.
Often, this is a great route in if you have a reluctant writer!
What are Phonics and Storytelling Cards and how do they work?
Phonics and Storytelling Cards are a brilliant way to support your child's reading, writing and spelling journey in a creative way. They are multi-use and designed by an expert who understands the need for speech and language skills, communication skills and creative thinking to be developed alongside phonics.
The storytelling elements of our Phonics and Storytelling Cards are designed to help children develop creative thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills alongside the reading and spelling process.
Each card shows a beautifully illustrated character, place or magical object to aid the content of a brilliant story. You also get a story prompt on each card to help the storytelling process get started.
“The phive’s products are incredible, beautifully illustrated and well thought out. They capture the imaginations of the children I work with in the Nursery everyday. Whenever I get the cards out the children become interested, excited and engaged in the session. We absolutely love them
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“Beautiful and amazing quality cards that inspire and educate. My daughter has started school this year, and is loving using the cards to help her phonics learning, and for storytelling. A fantastic product that we will enjoy for many years, a brilliant investment, highly recommend! Thank you lovely Zoe and team!
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“Expertly crafted cards in terms of design to inspire and functionality as a phonics learning tool. I use the set 1 and 2 cards with my 6yr old and 3yr old children and the opportunities are endless. As a teacher, and as a mum, I love them and highly recommend them to schools and parents alike.
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