During a teacher training session hosted by World of Stories, feedback from teachers indicated that age appropriate horror stories would be a welcome addition to classrooms due to increasing interest from children.
With the Autumn term approaching and Halloween traditionally seen as the beginning of the spooky season, it is worth noting that historically, ghost stories were associated with the festive period in the Victorian era, with families enjoying sharing these stories around the fire. Whilst horror stories are a popular genre for adults during this time of year, children also enjoy these tales, but it can often be difficult to find books that are pitched at the right age level. Horror fiction can be rich in language, vocabulary and writing formats. From diary writing to graphic novels and short stories, there are many text formats to engage young readers, enhance guided reading and inspire creative writing.
See Schools Library Service UK: Genuinely scary reads for KS2 horror fans.
With this in mind, Durham Learning Resources (DLR) have created a horror stories curriculum support box, aimed at Stage 2/Key Stage 3 children. Within this box you will find a collection of spine-tingling stories about haunted hotels, ghosts, monsters, witches, ancient mummies, zombies and much more!
Please be aware that with the nature of some of these stories, they may be unsuitable for some children, and we would advise teachers to use their discretion.
Do not miss out on this spooky new resource. Book a resource pack or get in contact on 03000 263 781 or dlr@durham.gov.uk.