Honey Pots of Imagination: A Drama Workshop Celebrating 100 years of Winnie the Pooh
In 2026 we celebrate two very special moments. It is the National Year of Reading and it is 100 years since Winnie the Pooh first stepped into the Hundred Acre Wood. For a whole century, these gentle, funny and heartfelt stories have helped children understand friendship, feelings and imagination.
Honey Pots of Imagination is a joyful, interactive one hour drama workshop designed especially EYFS & KS1 learners, where through movement, song, storytelling and imaginative play children meet the characters, explore emotions and discover the magic behind the stories in an active and inclusive way that supports early literacy, expressive language, communication and personal development while nurturing a lifelong love of stories.
The Workshop
Children are taken on a rich creative journey into the world of A A Milne, discovering how imagination transformed a father’s love for his son into one of the most treasured story worlds of all time. As they step into the Hundred Acre Wood, they explore character, setting and emotion through movement, storytelling and shared creativity, building empathy and confidence along the way. Through playful drama and reflection, pupils consider themes of friendship, resilience, kindness and belonging, discovering that mistakes can turn into moments of joy and that everyone experiences feelings differently. The session blends imagination, expression and collaboration, culminating in a powerful reminder that these stories still matter today because they celebrate individuality, compassion and the simple truth that you do not have to be the cleverest or bravest, you just have to be you.
Learning objectives
Children learn about the man who wrote Winnie the Pooh and why he created the stories. They meet the characters who live in the Hundred Acre Wood and explore their personalities. They use their bodies and voices to help tell a story. They think about friendship and feelings. They use their imagination throughout the session.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, children know that A A Milne wrote the stories for his son Christopher Robin. They recognise the main characters and can describe what they are like. They join in with interactive storytelling. They show emotions through movement and facial expression. They leave feeling excited about reading and sharing stories.
Book all year round
While the 100 year anniversary in October is a wonderful moment to celebrate, this EYFS and KS1 workshop can be delivered at any point in the year. It supports early reading, expressive language, emotional literacy and imaginative play while introducing children to one of the most loved story worlds of all time.
To book Honey Pots of Imagination for your Early Years or Key Stage 1 class and join the National Year of Reading celebrations, get in touch and let the adventure begin.
We also offer this workshop for KS2 pupils: LEARN MORE
