National Storytelling Week is a moment to pause, listen and remember the power of story in the classroom. This year, we’re inviting primary schools across the UK to join us for three free National Storytelling Week events for schools, delivered live online and designed especially for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
These sessions are short, engaging and easy to use. They fit neatly into the school day, require no preparation, and give pupils the chance to experience the shared joy of live storytelling. Whether you use them as an after lunch moment of quiet, a discussion point or a way to build bridges across the key stage, our free National Storytelling Week events for schools are built to support teachers and inspire children.
Why live storytelling matters in school
Storytelling isn’t just entertainment. It strengthens listening skills, builds vocabulary, supports emotional literacy and helps children make sense of the world. In busy classrooms, story offers a low-load, high-impact way to bring everyone together.
Our free National Storytelling Week events for schools are led by experienced professional storytellers who know how to hold a room, even through a screen. These are not recordings. They are live, responsive sessions where children are drawn into story in real time.
For teachers, that means:
- No planning or resources to prepare
- Clear age-appropriate content
- Strong links to oracy, literacy and PSHE
- A calm, engaging shared experience
What’s on: three free live events for primary schools
Each of our free National Storytelling Week events for schools runs for approximately 30 minutes and takes place at 1.30pm, making them easy to slot into the afternoon.
EYFS – The Three Little Pigs
Tuesday 3 February, 1.30pm
This much-loved story comes alive as the three pigs face the big bad wolf and learn the importance of working together. With houses of straw, sticks and bricks, this EYFS-friendly retelling highlights resilience, effort and perseverance in a way that young children instantly understand.
Perfect for early years listening, joining in, and introducing simple story structure through repetition and rhythm.
You can book the event here.
KS1 – The Princess and the Pea
Wednesday 4 February, 1.30pm
A rain-soaked visitor arrives at the castle claiming to be a princess. The queen decides to test the truth with a single pea hidden beneath a pile of mattresses. When the princess cannot sleep, the truth is revealed. This KS1 session explores honesty, empathy and not judging by appearances, supporting discussion around feelings, fairness and first impressions.
You can book the event here.
KS2 – The Chief’s Wedding
Thursday 5 February, 1.30pm
In this rich and thoughtful KS2 story, a chief dreams of lighting the night sky for his wedding. After many failed attempts, he finally listens to Mudana the firefly, whose small idea brings one hundred others together. This story opens up conversations about listening, leadership, collaboration and the power of every voice, making it ideal for upper primary pupils.
You can book the event here.
Designed for teachers. Loved by pupils.
We know how stretched teachers are, especially in the middle of term. That’s why our free National Storytelling Week events for schools are designed to be as simple and supportive as possible.
You can book one event, two events, or all three. Watch together as a whole school or stream directly into individual classrooms. Many schools use these sessions as:
- Whole-school or phase assemblies
- Literacy or oracy starters
- PSHE discussion prompts
- A calm end-of-day activity
Book your free National Storytelling Week events
Thousands of children join our live storytelling events each year, and National Storytelling Week is one of our most popular moments in the school calendar. Places are free but booking is essential. Join us to celebrate story, spark imagination, and give your pupils an experience they’ll remember long after the screen switches off.