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PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS

STORY TELLING & CREATIVE WRITING WITH AFRICAN ART
Storytelling helps to develop imagination and also to explore the world around us.
We begin with participatory storytelling using multicultural costume and instruments.

We also run Creative writing and story-making workshop for students.

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(A storytelling and drumming session)


MATHS GAMES

THE AYO


One of the oldest African board games still played all over the world today. Helps students to develop Problem-solving & Strategy development skills.
AFRICAN BASKET WEAVING

Students CREATE intricate but easy to make baskets. Projects vary according to age.




Relevance to the National Curriculum

Maths, Art & Design
• Learners understand geometry, Measurement, visual and tactile elements and also planting & harvesting of materials.

Literacy, History & Geography
• We explore history of basketry from different cultures and identify their historical use in comparison with modern day basketry.








AFRICAN COOKERY & FOOD TASTING SESSION




What does it involve?
Students are introduced to various African fruits and vegetables. They
• also learn the nutritive value and culture of African cuisine.
• Students then work with workshop leader to prepare a variety of African food.
• Food tasting session follows. Both teachers and learners enjoy this session.





Overall, Children learn about African life, culture & history. This helps break down stereotypes and students learn to become global citizens.


WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM OUR PROGRAMS?

• All students at Key Stages 1 – 4, and in particular:
• Students who would benefit from trying a different approach to creativity.
• Gifted and talented students who want to explore storytelling and creative writing.
• Also, Learners who have difficulty with fine motor coordination benefit from our Art & Craft workshops.


WHAT EDUCATORS HAVE SAID ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS

“Recently in our Pre-school, Abi helped us with our project on Africa. The children thoroughly enjoyed the session. The members of staff were impressed, as was our OFSTED inspector!”
Sue Shapley
Co-supervisor, Woolwell Under 5

“Abimbola’s storytelling is exceptional & she engages all her audience. She is a gifted storyteller…”
Linda Pagett
Senior Lecturer University of Plymouth


ABIMBOLA’S PROFILE

Abimbola Alao BA (Hon.) MA, PGCE, read classics at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and did her teacher training at the University of Plymouth.

An accomplished performer, having appeared on television and radio, in the UK, Abimbola is also an excellent communicator cum public speaker.

Abimbola is a published author and translator of over 8 children best sellers. She won the BBC ‘Breeze’ bursary award in 2005.








FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Abimbola Alao B.A (Hon.) M.A PGCE
Lampo Educational Services
PO BOX 185, Plymouth PL6 7ZN
TEL: 07909 665951

www.lampoeducation.co.uk


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LAMPO
EDUCATION LTD

www.lampoeducation.co.uk







We offer an enriching cross-curricular educational service to schools, colleges and the community as a whole. This we do through Interactive Storytelling, Craft and Music, using costumes, props and multicultural artefacts.




PO BOX 185, Plymouth Devon PL6 7ZN
Tel: 07909 665951
Email: www.lampoeducation.co.uk