{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"","standfirst":"Storytelling can have an amazing impact on young people, inspiring learning, creativity, and imagination. We\u2019ve teamed up with the Bookmark Reading Charity to put together some top tips on how best to integrate storytelling into your Scouts programme.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/yzrhr4wm/resize-reading-1.jpg","width":7360,"height":4912,"altText":"Leader reading to a squirrel","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003EStruggling to read at an early age can mean young people find school harder and are less likely to be able to read as adults. Every year, one in four children leave primary school unable to read well. Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are usually worst off.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003EFor young people living in deprived areas, which are being hit the hardest by the cost-of-living crisis, books can be hard to come by. In 2023, the National Literacy Trust found that 1 in 5 parents or carers said they were buying fewer books for their children. This increases to 1 in 3 (36.1%) of those who were financially struggling.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003EHelping young people to read can have a massive impact. If young people are supported to improve their reading skills, then their future health and employment will look so much brighter.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003ESo how can storytelling benefit young people?\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003EStorytelling can encourage a life-long love of reading. It\u2019s more than just reading the text in a book. It can be used to create a sense of wonder and magic, unlocking all the benefits of reading.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003EMaking storytelling part of a young person\u2019s day supports them to become engaged and confident storytellers themselves \u2013 a skill they can use for life. And let\u2019s face it, storytelling is a joyful experience for both the teller and the listener!\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003ETake a look at some top tips on storytelling from \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.bookmarkreading.org/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003EBookmark Reading Charity\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117715383 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003E, who are an organisation that partners with schools to develop whole school reading cultures and to provide one-to-one reading support.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon\u2019t forget about the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/squirrels/activity-badges/story-time/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003EStory Time Activity badge\u003C/a\u003E for Squirrels, too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/cgepjplc/resize-reading-2.jpg","width":6000,"height":4000,"altText":"3 beavers reading together","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003EStorytelling top tips:\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003ECreate a comfortable, fun and relaxing atmosphere when introducing a story, so that everyone\u2019s ready to listen and be hooked by the story from the start. You may want to have comfy seats, colouring pens and paper, or some toys that reflect the characters in the story.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003EAlways read the story first, before reading it to other people. This\u2019ll help you identify anything that could be used to maximise the engagement of the story, such as repeated words. Reading the story beforehand will help you get to know the words, making you feel more confident for reading aloud.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003EIf you\u2019re sharing a physical book, make sure everyone gets the opportunity to see what\u2019s on the page.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003EBefore you even start your storytelling session, give everyone sneak peek of the story. Whether this it\u2019s the title, a picture, the blurb or a character, this\u2019ll create excitement for what\u2019s to come!\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003EPick out a couple of things for listeners to try to spot during the story, such as a certain character or object.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00225\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003EAsk questions about the pictures or what people think might happen next as you go.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00226\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003ESpeak clearly and vary the volume, pitch and tempo of your voice while reading aloud. Try to exaggerate different expressions and create character voices. This helps people to distinguish between characters and recognise the emotions you are displaying!\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00227\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou could give people different props, costumes, toys or roles, then let them act out the story.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00228\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003ESound effects are very engaging for people to join in with. There\u2019ll be plenty of words or actions in stories that you can create a sound effect for, such as footsteps, animal noises or wind in trees.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00229\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhy not have an active listening story, so every time a certain or repeated word is mentioned everyone must do a certain action or say a word in response?\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u002210\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003ESit in a circle and choose four certain repeated words from the story. Give everyone one of the four words, making sure people with the same word are spaced out. When their word is said, people should jump up, move round the circle and sit back down in their spot. This helps keep people listening!\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u002212\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13342259 BCX0\u0022\u003ERemember, everyone appreciates stories in a different way, so adapt your storytelling as needed. You may want to have actions or movements involved. People could lie down or colour in as they listen. You could act out stories or let people take turns reading.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"value":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/873986160","gridType":"embed","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Plain","cta":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003EYou can help by making storytelling part of your programme at Scouts. Whether it\u2019s comic books, pictures or poetry, look at our \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/?name=book\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003Eactivities that involve books and reading.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003EIf you want to take it further, why not open your own Scouts library for young people to be able to access books? You could let each person borrow a book per week. You could also have a book swap or set up a library visit. For older Scouts, why not run your own book club? Or have a joint storytelling session too, letting older Scouts read to younger ones?\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003EYou can also find out more about \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.bookmarkreading.org/volunteer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003Evolunteering with Bookmark\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW85546612 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Normal (Web)\u0022\u003E and spark the joy of reading in young people.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#ca1a10","title":"What you can do to help ","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"30 January 2024","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[],"relatedLinks":[],"id":78613,"nodeName":"Top tips for storytelling to spark the joy of reading in young people","title":"Top tips for storytelling to spark the joy of reading in young people ","type":"blogEntry","image":{"url":"/media/zuodnyn0/dsc_6319_mmp.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dab8dc6d52a6a0","caption":"DSC 6319 MMP","type":"jpg","size":485405,"width":7360,"height":4912,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Top tips for storytelling to spark the joy of reading in young people ","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC83ODYxMyJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2024/january/top-tips-for-storytelling-to-spark-the-joy-of-reading-in-young-people/"}