National Storytelling Week is a lovely reminder of the stories we share with children - not just the ones in books, but the ones we tell without even realising.
The bedtime stories we repeat night after night. The “when I was at school…” stories - the ones that still stay with us today, like 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' or 'The Hare and the Tortoise'. Stories that quietly taught us about honesty, perseverance and resilience, long before we realised it.
These stories shape how children see the world and themselves. They help build confidence, curiosity and a sense of what might be possible.
In schools, storytelling is just as powerful. The way learning is framed, experiences are shared, and ideas are brought to life can turn information into something children truly connect with.
At Blue Cow, we see this through the stories school leaders share with us at our events - what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what they want to do better for their pupils.
Here’s to the stories that spark imagination, build understanding and stay with us long after they’re told.