Storytime
Pre-recorded sessions led by Gallery Educators
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Led by Gallery Educators, these pre-recorded sessions bring paintings from the collection to life.
Once booked, the recording can be accessed any time.
Prices
UK schools: Free
Overseas schools: Free
What to expect?
- A 20 minute film, delivered by an educator
- You will be send link when you book your place
- Receive supporting resources with suggestions of further exploration
- Unlimited access to film for the whole term so you can watch when works for you
How to book
To sign up please email schoolbookings@nationalgallery.org.uk with 'NG Storytime' in the subject line.
Please include the following details in your email:
- School name
- School post code
- Lead teacher name
- Lead teacher email
- Year group(s) attending session
- Number of classes attending
- Approximate number of students
If you have any questions, please contact: education@nationalgallery.org.uk
September
‘A Day to remember’ with Fiona Alderton
With a splish and a sploosh and a sploosh and a splish, with horses and dogs, and a King and a Queen! These are some of the characters that you will meet along the way, in this story that takes us to the top of a mountain and down the other side! From a horse that’s scared of water and a very calming bird, to dancing and laughter and a feast and a song!
October
‘Calliope, Calliope, The Muse of Epic Poetry! with Fiona Alderton
What do magpies, princesses, nymphs and muses have in common? Step into and enter a world where gods and goddesses fly high above mountains and sea. And discover why Calliope, the muse of poetry, and the most important of them all-is dressed in clothing woven with gold luxury, sitting on a throne of green and gold, with a stare, looking so disdainfully? Shall we see?