A StoryBox session with young children

Schools & Nurseries

Telling stories, teaching music

If you are looking for a unique, inclusive and creative way to teach music in early years settings, why not check out our resources for schools and nurseries?

Our school & nursery visits

We tailor our sessions in line with the EYFS and KS1 curriculum requirements, to bring a different and exciting and fully immersive learning experience.

Promoting reading, music, and the arts in your setting

At Musical StoryBox we understand the importance of instilling a lifelong love of reading in children. We know that reading stories from an early age has untold benefit, from supporting language development, enriching vocabulary and sparking creativity and imagination. We have developed a unique approach that combines high quality live music, giving children the opportunity to sing and play instruments, along with the narrative of a story to give meaning to both and bring the story to life.

Musical StoryBox is an excellent way to promote reading, stories, music, and the arts across your school or nursery. Our sessions not only instill a love of reading but also provide an engaging start or end to a new topic. They are also perfect for special events like Book Week or Arts Week, and can be tailored to complement your school's unique requirements.

A StoryBox leader making bubbles for a toddler
Children trying a violin
Live cello in a StoryBox session

Live Music & Sensory Play

Our school and nursery sessions go beyond traditional storytelling. We incorporate a mix of quality recorded music, often classical, along with live performances using instruments such as the piano, cello, and ukulele. This carefully chosen music enhances the storytelling process and creates a multi-sensory experience. Children are encouraged to join in with their voices and use a range of untuned instruments, adding to the interactive nature of our sessions.

Story props laid out for a session

Play-Based Props and Resources

To truly immerse children in the story, we provide an array of play-based props and resources. These props act as visual aids, bringing the story to life and igniting the imagination of children. This hands-on approach ensures an engaging and memorable experience for all participants.

Work directly with our experienced team

Katie and Melissa

Melissa - Qualified Primary School Teacher

Melissa, one of our founders, is a qualified primary school teacher with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise in education and passion for storytelling ensures that our sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs of each school or nursery.

Katie - Classically Trained Musician

Katie, our other founder, is a classically trained musician with over 20 years of experience. Her musical talents and knowledge bring depth and richness to our sessions, enhancing the storytelling experience through live performances and carefully selected music.

We cant wait to work with you!

Ready to bring the magic of Musical StoryBox to your school or nursery? We offer flexible half-day and full-day packages that can be tailored to suit your needs. Leave a short message via the form below and we'll be in touch to discuss how we can help enrich the educational experience of your children.

We look forward to creating an unforgettable storytelling and musical journey for your school or nursery!

Such a fantastic mix of sensory, a chance to explore, listen to a lovely story but most of all hear some beautiful live music.
Class member
I cannot fault your class at all... Only that we would have loved another hour at least! :)
Class member
It's a great concept to incorporate sensory, stories, and music in one session, and is really imaginative.
Class member