Helicopter Stories | The Listening Classroom

Welcome to The Listening Classroom with Trisha Lee. 
If you work with children aged 2–7 and believe childhood is more than outcomes and evidence, you’re in the right place.

This channel is for Early Years practitioners who care about listening to children and want to work alongside them through story and play. Rooted in Helicopter Stories and inspired by Vivian Gussin Paley, I bring over 20 years’ experience supporting classrooms where imagination, language, and belonging thrive.

Here, you’ll find videos on:
• What happens in children’s brains when they hear a story
• Stories children have told me, and what they reveal
• How story, play, and imagination shape development
• Practical pedagogy for EYFS and KS1

This isn’t about activities or quick fixes. It’s about noticing what children are showing us. 

👉 Want to go deeper? Join our Story Community for weekly reflections and shared stories.

Let’s nurture story-rich classrooms, together.