The World Stories Project

World Stories is a growing collection of traditional and new stories representing the 21 most commonly spoken languages by children across the UK.  These stories can be read, listened to and downloaded in English and their original language.

Thanks to the wonderful support of writers, storytellers, translators, broadcasters and actors we are adding new stories, recordings and translations to the collection every week. If you can’t find what you are SFSlooking for right now please email us to let us know and come back soon to find it.

The Society of Storytelling recently wrote an article on World Stories, discussing the initiative and interviewing Project Manager, Emma Coffey - Read the article here. 

Benefits

Our commitment is to support language skills and encourage cultural awareness whilst also aiming to inspire children to both discuss their responses and get creative. In fact, we have created a story map to support your children’s’ learning and a dedicated 'Your World' area to showcase and celebrate their writing and art work.

Teachers 

This website is designed for easy use in the classroom, both in whole class settings and to support guided reading. Our Teachers’ Area is packed with individual story guides, lesson plans, resources and a search index for EAL, primary and secondary teachers. Register here to access this free support.

"NASBM is delighted to support the World Stories project as it a useful and much needed resource for Schools, Parents, Teachers and Governors. Since we announced the project to our members we have had a positive response. The project is in its infancy but it is already demonstrating that there is a need for the development of this tool". - National Association of School Business Managers.

“One of my pupils has behaviour problems which I think stem from continual low academic ability and negative home life. I have just discovered the World Stories website after it had been recommended to me by a colleague in another school. I automatically thought of my pupil because of his talents in art. Using World Stories is something we have started to do together as a reward/incentive for making the right choices. His improvement in behaviour means he is not missing out on teaching time and will be achieving to his full potential.” Primary School Teacher.

Families

As parents you are your child's most influential teacher. You have an important part to play in developing your child's language and reading skills and we want to support you in that. Register to find out more.

Get Involved

We run story workshops for all ages and literacy levels. If you would like to get involved and contribute to this exciting project we'd love to hear from you - please email WorldStories@kidsout.org.uk

Thanks to Big Lottery and Esmée Fairbairn for enabling our work.

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“World Stories has given the children I teach a broader view of the world and multiculturalism. All of the stories have a moral basis which has helped them grasp concepts that they wouldn't necessarily get from other lessons. I love world stories!”

Primary School Teacher

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