School Programs
School Assemblies and Programs
For over 20 years, I’ve been bringing the magic of interactive storytelling and drama assemblies to JK to Grade 8 schools across southern Ontario. These engaging programs not only entertain and inspire children, but also incorporate many Ontario learning expectations.
Each of my presentations is designed to captivate and educate students while aligning with relevant educational topics and the Ontario curriculum. Students are invited to help dramatize the stories by using simple props and costume pieces brought out of the ‘magic story bag’. This interactive approach encourages students to develop their personal creativity, self-expression, and social and emotional well-being, making learning a safe, fun and immersive experience.
Featured Assemblies: September – December
Chronicles of Compassion
Chronicles of Compassion is a 60-minute interactive storytelling and drama assembly designed to build a sense of community and belonging among JK to Grade 8 students. Through engaging stories, students are invited to help bring the tales to life through dramatization. This assembly fosters empathy, kindness, and cooperation, setting a positive tone for the school year while encouraging creativity, self-expression, and social and emotional well-being.
The fee for one 60-minute assembly with up to 200 students is $700.00 + HST
The fee for each additional assembly on the same day is $400.00 + HST
Fall into Autumn
This engaging interactive drama and storytelling program is specifically designed for JK, SK, grades 1, 2 & 3 classes, celebrating the change of seasons from summer to autumn. Students help bring the stories to life through dramatization. Fall Into Autumn features stories like; Stone Soup and The Enormous Turnip, among others.
The fee for one 60-minute assembly with up to 120 students is $450.00 + HST
The fee for each additional assembly on the same day is $275.00 + HST
Aesop’s Fable Fiesta (And Other Tales that Teach)
Bring timeless wisdom to life! This 60-minute interactive storytelling and drama assembly invites students from JK to Grade 8 to step into the world of Aesop’s fables and other captivating tales that teach important life lessons.
Through dynamic dramatization, students help bring each carefully selected story to life while exploring valuable lessons in character, decision-making, and community. This engaging program encourages creativity, self-expression, and social-emotional well-being, all while aligning with Ontario curriculum expectations.
The fee for one 60-minute assembly with up to 200 students is $700.00 + HST
The fee for each additional assembly on the same day is $400.00 + HST
Featured Assemblies: January – June
Literacy Quest: Family Literacy Day
Celebrate Family Literacy Day 2026 with Literacy Quest, a 60-minute interactive storytelling and drama assembly for JK to Grade 8 classes. This dynamic program invites students to embark on an adventure of words and stories, as they help bring tales to life through drama. Literacy Quest is designed to spark a love for reading and storytelling, promoting literacy skills, creativity, and self-expression.
The fee for one 60-minute assembly with up to 200 students is $700.00 + HST
The fee for each additional assembly on the same day is $400.00 + HST
Winter Tales
This charming and engaging interactive drama and storytelling program for JK, SK, grades 1, 2 Winter Tales
This charming and engaging interactive drama and storytelling program for JK, SK, grades 1, 2 & 3 classes, celebrates the change of seasons from autumn to winter. Students help bring stories like, The Runaway Pancake and The Boy and the North Wind, along with other tales, to life through drama.
The fee for one 60 minute presentation with up to 100 students is $400.00 + HST.
The fee for each additional presentation is $200.00 + HST. classes, celebrates the change of seasons from autumn to winter. Students help bring the stories, The Runaway Pancake and The Boy and the North Wind, along with other tales, to life through drama.
The fee for one 60-minute assembly with up to 120 students is $450.00 + HST
The fee for each additional assembly on the same day is $275.00 + HST
World Wildlife Day Assembly: Wild about our world
Wild About Our World is a 60-minute assembly designed to engage the whole school community in a celebration of the natural world. Celebrated globally on March 3, World Wildlife Day is the perfect occasion to bring students together through interactive drama and storytelling, exploring themes of respect, wonder, and our shared responsibility to protect the planet and the creatures we share it with. Students don’t just listen to the stories; they help bring them to life — stepping into the roles of the animals, plants, and people whose stories remind us that every living thing matters.
The fee for one 60-minute assembly with up to 200 students is $700.00 + HST
The fee for each additional assembly on the same day is $400.00 + HST
Pink Shirt Day: An Anti-Bullying Assmebly
The Pink Shirt Day Assembly is a 60-minute program designed to engage the whole school community in meaningful anti-bullying education. Through interactive drama and storytelling, students experience stories of kindness, compassion, and courage that bring important social-emotional lessons to life.
The fee for one 60-minute assembly with up to 200 students is $700.00 + HST
The fee for each additional assembly on the same day is $400.00 + HST
World Storytelling Day: We all have a story to tell
We All Have a Story to Tell is a 60-minute assembly designed to engage the whole school community in the joy and power of storytelling. Celebrated globally on March 20, World Storytelling Day is the perfect occasion to bring students together through interactive drama and storytelling, exploring themes of kindness, empathy, and courage — discovering that stories have always been the way humans pass on what matters most. Students don’t just listen to the stories; they help bring them to life, making this a celebration of storytelling that every student can relate to – because every child has a story to tell.
The fee for one 60-minute assembly with up to 200 students is $700.00 + HST
The fee for each additional assembly on the same day is $400.00 + HST
Earth Wind Water and Fire: An Earth Day Assembly
Celebrate Earth Day with Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire, a 60-minute interactive storytelling and drama assembly for JK to Grade 8 students. This engaging session explores the wonders of nature and the elements through captivating stories that highlight the importance of environmental stewardship. Students are invited to help bring these stories to life through dramatization, fostering a connection to the natural world while promoting creativity, self-expression, and environmental awareness, all aligned with the Ontario curriculum.
The fee for one 60-minute assembly with up to 200 students is $700.00 + HST
The fee for each additional assembly on the same day is $400.00 + HST
Hello Spring!
This inspiring interactive drama and storytelling program for JK, SK, grades 1, 2 & 3 classes, celebrates the change of seasons from winter to spring. Students help bring the stories, The Flower Pot and The Name of the Tree, along with other tales, to life through drama.
The fee for one 60-minute assembly with up to 120 students is $450.00 + HST
The fee for each additional assembly on the same day is $275.00 + HST
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheryl Thornton’s Interactive Storytelling Assemblies
Our assemblies are designed for JK to Grade 6 students. Each assembly is tailored to be age-appropriate and engaging, ensuring that students of all ages can participate and benefit from the storytelling experience.
Each interactive storytelling and drama assembly is 60 minutes long. This duration includes interactive storytelling, student participation through drama, and the opportunity for students to ask questions and express their thoughts and feelings.
The Arts — Drama: Students engage in oral storytelling, role play, and interactive dramatic forms — directly addressing expectations in Creating and Presenting, and Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing.
Language — Oral Communication: Listening and speaking expectations are built into every program. The Reader’s Theatre scripts (included with every booking) extend this into the Reading strand, giving classroom teachers a ready-made follow-up activity.
Health & Physical Education — Social-Emotional Learning: The programs naturally support SEL expectations woven throughout the HPE curriculum: communication, empathy, and cooperation.
Kindergarten — The programs also connect to the Ontario Kindergarten program (2016) through the four frames — particularly Demonstrating Literacy and Mathematics Behaviours (oral storytelling and listening to narrative) and Belonging and Contributing (participating in shared experiences and engaging with others).
The assemblies feature a wide range of universal tales chosen to teach important character values, life lessons, and to foster empathy and understanding.
Call me directly at (519) 365-5811 or (416) 461-3472 or email me at contact@storyvalues.ca for more information or to book a presentation.
The fee for one assembly is $700.00 + HST with up to 200 students participating and $4000.00 for each additional assembly.