Settle Stories

The Three Little Pigs: National Storytelling Week Event for EYFS
2026-02-03 13:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | The Joinery, Dawsons Court, Market Place, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9ED, United Kingdom
Live online storytelling | 30 minutes | Free
Join us for a lively EYFS storytelling session as part of National Storytelling Week, featuring a much-loved retelling of The Three Little Pigs.
Through repetition, rhythm and shared listening, this familiar story supports young children to explore resilience, effort and working together in a way that feels playful and accessible. Delivered live by a professional storyteller, the session is designed to hold attention, encourage listening, and spark imagination.
Perfect for early years classrooms or assemblies, this is a calm, engaging experience that drops straight into the school day with no preparation required.

The Bear and the Bee: World Bee Day Event for EYFS and KS1
2026-05-20 13:30 - 14:00 | https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/the-bear-and-the-bee-world-bee-day-event-for-eyfs-and-ks1/
Live online storytelling | Gentle, playful and age-appropriate
Barnaby the Bear loves honey – but love alone isn’t enough.
When Barnaby tries to take honey without asking, the bees respond, and Barnaby quickly learns that how we ask matters. His promise to do better next time offers a simple, powerful lesson for young listeners.
Delivered live by a professional storyteller, this session supports social skills, empathy and respectful behaviour, with no preparation needed and an easy fit into the school day.

Two Friends: World Friendship Day Event for EYFS and KS1
2026-08-03 13:30 - 14:00 | https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/two-friends-world-friendship-day-event-for-eyfs-and-ks1/
Live online storytelling | Calm, accessible and age-appropriate
Designed for EYFS and KS1 pupils, this story introduces big ideas in a simple, memorable way.
When Aisha and Leo find a bag of gold, Aisha wants to keep it all to herself. But when others say the gold belongs to them, Leo reminds her that you can’t keep the reward and avoid the consequences.
Delivered live by a professional storyteller, this session gently explores sharing, honesty and accountability, supporting early PSHE learning through story and discussion.

The Cauldron That Died: World Gratitude Day Event for EYFS, KS1 and KS2
2026-09-21 13:30 - 14:00 | https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/the-cauldron-that-died-world-gratitude-day-event-for-eyfs-ks1-and-ks2/
Live online storytelling | Humorous, inclusive and age-flexible
This classic Nasreddin tale uses humour to explore a timeless idea: gratitude matters more than entitlement.
As Nasreddin outwits his greedy neighbour, pupils learn that generosity should be met with thanks, not expectation. The story encourages reflection on sharing, kindness and how we respond when we receive something freely given.
Led live by a professional storyteller, this session is suitable for EYFS through KS2, making it ideal for mixed-age assemblies or whole-school listening.

Diwali: Live Storytelling Event for EYFS and KS1
2026-11-09 13:30 - 14:00 | https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/diwali-live-storytelling-event-for-eyfs-and-ks1/
Live online storytelling | Calm, inclusive and age-appropriate
In this age-appropriate storytelling session for EYFS and KS1, children learn about Diwali – a festival that celebrates light, knowledge and goodness.
Through story, pupils are introduced to the idea that light can guide us through darkness and that kindness and fairness help communities thrive. The session supports early learning around values, empathy and cultural understanding, all through the power of story.
Delivered live by a professional storyteller, this 30-minute session fits easily into the school day and requires no preparation from teachers.
