No products added!
Follow Us :
A research-based accessible literacy programme helping children develop communication, engagement, visual attention, literacy and joy through interactive storytelling.
Join Marvin’s Story Time Show
Free Live Story Time Shows and Story Time Channel
Registration is FREE to access live Zoom Story Time Shows and the Marvin Story Time Channel, designed for children with vision impairment, CVI, PMLD, deafblindness and complex learning needs.
Start the new term with confidence
Download the FREE Story Starter Pack and access practical resources, templates and observation tools to help you plan, prepare and deliver Marvin’s Story Time Show with confidence.
See Marvin’s Story Time Show in Action
Watch a short trailer to discover how Marvin helps children participate, communicate, engage and experience the joy of story time.
Supporting Thousands of Children Worldwide
✔ 18,750+ children reached
✔ 700+ schools and specialist settings engaged
✔ 700+ teachers and practitioners supported
✔ Published research underpinning the programme
✔ Used by families and professionals worldwide
An Accessible Literacy Programme Designed for Every Child to Participate
Marvin’s Story Time Show is an award-winning accessible literacy programme created by specialist educator Gwyn McCormack.
Developed over six years, the programme combines storytelling, music, repetition, movement, visual supports and sensory engagement to help children actively participate in meaningful literacy experiences.
Every show is carefully designed to reduce barriers to participation and create opportunities for children to communicate, engage, learn and have fun.
Who’s it for?
Designed for children and young people with vision impairment, CVI, deafblindness, PMLD and complex needs.
Supporting literacy, communication, visual development, engagement and joy.
More Than Story Time
Marvin’s Story Time Show supports:
Literacy Development
Helping children develop early literacy, listening, understanding and story awareness skills.
Communication
Encouraging interaction, participation, vocalisation and shared communication.
Visual Development
Supporting visual attention, tracking, recognition and engagement through carefully designed visual presentation.
Wellbeing and Joy
Creating moments of excitement, anticipation, laughter and connection that children look forward to.
Inclusion
Ensuring children with complex needs can participate meaningfully alongside family members, classmates and friends.
Research based and Evidenced Informed.
Marvin’s Story Time Show is underpinned by published research and evidence-informed practice.
The programme draws upon specialist knowledge of visual impairment, CVI, communication, literacy development and inclusive education to create story experiences that are accessible, engaging and meaningful. Over time, the programme has demonstrated positive outcomes in:
✔ Engagement
✔ Participation
✔ Communication
✔ Literacy development
✔ Emotional wellbeing
Read the Research
The Difference Families and Professionals Report
Children watching Marvin’s Story Time Show often:
✔ Focus and attend for longer
✔ Show increased visual attention
✔ Become more engaged in stories
✔ Develop communication skills
✔ Participate more actively
✔ Experience joy and laughter
✔ Build literacy foundations
✔ Feel more included and successful
What Families and Professionals Say
“The highest level of engagement we have ever seen during a session of this length.”
“A proper deep belly laugh of pure joy.”
“Their focus and visual attention skills are really developing.”
“When you start by meeting the needs of those who need it most, beautiful things can happen.”
Created by Specialist Educator – Gwyn McCormack
Created by Specialist Educator – Gwyn McCormackHello, I’m Gwyn McCormack, CEO of Positive Eye and an internationally recognised specialist educator with over 40 years of teaching and training experience.I created Marvin’s Story Time Show to address the lack of accessible, engaging literacy opportunities available to children with visual impairment, complex needs, deafblindness and SEND.Today the programme is used by families, schools and organisations around the world, helping thousands of children access stories, communication, learning and joy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marvin’s Story Time Show?
A research-based accessible literacy programme using storytelling, music and interaction to support children with additional needs.
Is Marvin suitable for children with Cerebral Vision Impairment?
Yes. The programme incorporates approaches that support access and engagement for many children with CVI.
Is Marvin suitable for children with PMLD?
Yes. The show’s structure, repetition, music and accessibility features make it particularly effective for many children with PMLD and complex learning needs.
Can schools use Marvin’s Story Time Show?
Absolutely. Hundreds of schools and specialist settings already use the programme.
Is the Story Time Channel free?
Yes. Registration provides access to the free Story Time Channel and live Zoom Story Time Shows. The Story Time Channel is not accessible via Positive Eye’s public YouTube Channel to ensure it is only accessible to the intended audience of children, families and schools.
Ready to Join Marvin’s Story Time Show?
Join thousands of children, families and professionals enjoying accessible, engaging and joyful story experiences.
Free Live Story Time Shows and Story Time Channel
Registration is FREE to access live Zoom Story Time Shows and the Marvin Story Time Channel, designed for children with vision impairment, CVI, PMLD, deafblindness and complex learning needs.
"My wish for the Story Time Show Wish is that it will continue to reach more and more children worldwide who have hearing, visual and other impairments because it provides each child joy as it enables them to feel recognized and included. It provides an opportunity for them to learn in a way that reaches them best through repetition, bright colour contrast and music. It’s a joy to watch my child smile when he hears his name or a familiar song."
My daughter and I saw the video! It is wonderful! A very good job and a lot of dedication! My daughter loves Princess Peggy.
Delilah loves the animation of Marvin. She just laughed, sang, danced and smiled. We have already watched it several times!
Got any feedback or any questions?
