The reduced proportions of the Mini Storytellers Chair make it suitable for younger children, allowing them to sit comfortably and confidently during group activities. Its recognisable carved form helps establish a sense of occasion, turning everyday reading into a shared experience.
Educational benefits include:
• Encourages storytelling and imaginative play
• Supports listening, turn-taking, and verbal communication
• Creates a natural gathering point for small groups
• Helps build confidence through role play and expression
As a storytelling chair for schools, it supports both adult-led and child-led activities.
Each storytellers chair is handmade from timber, giving every piece a distinctive, crafted quality. The carved detailing provides visual interest while maintaining a smooth, child-friendly finish suitable for outdoor use.
Material and build considerations include:
• Solid timber construction for durability
• Smooth, rounded edges appropriate for early years use
• Natural finish that complements outdoor learning spaces
• Design that weathers naturally over time
This approach ensures the chair feels both robust and welcoming in outdoor environments.
The Mini Storytellers Chair is commonly specified as part of outdoor learning strategies that prioritise literacy and communication. Positioned within a quiet corner or dedicated learning zone, it helps extend classroom activities into the playground.
Typical uses include:
• Storytime and shared reading sessions
• Drama and imaginative play
• Language development activities
• Group discussion and listening exercises
It can be paired with other natural play and learning features, such as timber seating, outdoor classrooms, and performance spaces, to create cohesive learning areas.
Designed for flexible placement, the storytelling chair can be positioned on a variety of outdoor surfaces within early years settings. Its compact footprint allows it to fit comfortably within smaller playgrounds or learning gardens.
For specifiers, it offers:
• Easy integration into existing outdoor layouts
• A focal point without dominating space
• Suitability for supervised early years environments
Manufactured in the UK, the Mini Storytellers Chair reflects Broxap’s understanding of how outdoor learning equipment is used in real-world educational settings. It offers a simple yet effective way to support literacy, communication, and imaginative play outdoors.
For schools and nurseries seeking a storytelling chair that encourages engagement while fitting naturally into early years environments, the Mini Storytellers Chair provides a thoughtful and enduring solution.
