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This is a fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory poem aimed at helping individuals with SEN age 3-19  (ASD,  MLD, PMLD, Downs Syndrome, Global Delay, SPD and other learning needs) understand and cope with the Covid-19 lockdown in a way that is meaningful to the individual. It is also suitable EYFS and young children. It works well as a 1-1 or group activity in the classroom and its easy format makes it an excellent resource to be shared with parents/families to use at home. The poem is told through the voice of a child on the Autism Spectrum and explores topics such as wearing masks, washing hands, social distancing, school and park closures, social distancing in a fun and engaging way using story props and activities. This resource includes: A fully resourced, step-by-step multsensory poem Supporting Visuals ‘How to Tell a Multisensory Story’ Guide ‘Multisensory Stories in SEN Settings’ Guide Sensory Inspiration, ideas and extension activities

Some young children and individuals with special educational needs and disabilities dislike or even have a fear of certain types of weather e.g. Thunder and lightning or very windy weather. The weather is a constant and changing presence in our lives, therefore it is important to help individuals build a sensory tolerance and understanding of the different types of weather conditions and how they affect us. Many of the clothes and items used for taking precautions in different weathers often have textures and smells that may be overwhelming for an individual with sensory processing needs e.g. wearing hats and sunglasses and tolerating wearing sunscreen in hot weather or wearing or a waterproof jacket and wellingtons in the rainy weather. This resource aims to address these sensory challenges through a fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story. Repeated exposure in a safe environment can help to desensitise and familiarise the sensory experiences associated with the weather for the sensory explorer. This resource includes fun and motivating, sensory extension activities that will build communication skills and connect the sensory explorer to science in a way that is meaningful to their lives. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Health & Safety Story Props The Weather – Full Poem How To Tell a Multisensory Story The Weather Step-by-Step Multisensory Poem Weather Themed Listening Game Weather Themed Sensory Bag Weather Themed Sensory Bin Seasonal Weather Boxes Weather Themed Art & Craft Record the Weather The Weather Forecast Weather Observation & Scientific Exploration Project a Rainbow Rainbow’s End Treasure Hunt Weather Activity Ideas & Inspiration FAQ

Step Aboard for A Sensory Journey with A Train Ride Through India! Join our main character on a train ride to India and immerse learners as they explore the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of India bringing vibrant culture to life in an accessible and engaging way. Included in the Teaching Pack • A Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step Sensory Story – Engage sensory learners with an interactive journey thorough mountainous tea plantations and the wildlife park. Listen to the temple bells ringing and experience a monsoon. • Sensory Exploration Activities – Explore spices, themed listening activities, sensory bins and bags, role play, Asiatic lions and decorate a sensory Indian flag. • Tailored for All Learning Needs – Aimed at sensory learners of all ages with additional needs following pre-formal, semi-formal, and formal pathways incorporating activities that promote the five areas of the engagement model, creativity, independence, building communication skills, and supporting other areas of learning linking to curriculum subjects, themes, and topics. Links to the EYFS Framework and ideal for SALT and EFL students. • Low-Cost, Everyday Story Props – Found around the home, garden, classroom, and outdoor areas. The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling: • Strengthens communication skills, confidence, and well-being • Encourages sensory exploration and engagement • Supports independence, teamwork, and self-awareness • Enhances curriculum learning through creative and interactive activities All aboard for a learning experience that inspires curiosity, connection, and discovery! Get your ticket to adventure today!

‘The Dentist’ is a fully resourced, step-by-step rhyming multisensory story. The story is based around a visit to the dentist and aims to help individuals overcome barriers to dental hygiene, building their confidence through exploring new and unfamiliar dental related sensory experiences. Repeating the story in a safe and comfortable setting, can help individuals them with their oral hygiene and can prepare them for a visit to the dentist. This is the perfect resource for SEN students aged 3-19, EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. FAQ A multisensory story is told using props to engage the senses and back up the spoken word. The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote: Communication Skills: Eye contact, listening, shared attention and language development. Self-confidence & well-being: Trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement. Self-awareness: Asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’ Opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills Physical Development: Fine & gross motor skills. Knowledge about the environment and the world around us. Engagement in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts. Development of social & emotional skills: turn-taking & sharing and teamwork. The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome.

Explore the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of Winter with this fully resourced, step by step multisensory story ‘I woke up this morning and to my delight A carpet of snow had fell in the night I put on my gloves, scarf and a hat And followed the tracks of a bird and a cat’ A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. Table of Contents Introduction Health & Safety The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling How to tell a Multisensory Story Story Props Winter- Full Story Winter- Fully Resourced, Step-by Step Story Sensory Snow Winter Themed Sensory Bin Winter Clothes Exploration Frozen Nature Blocks Expanding Water Experiment Feed the Birds Let’s Explore…Robins Winter Sensory Walk Magic Marshmallows Make a Snow Globe Snowmen Snowflakes Rainbow ice Sculpture Frozen Winter Flower Globe Winter Food Tasting Snowflake Decorations Winter Sensory Ideas & Inspiration This story includes over 50 themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention & language development), self-confidence & well-being (trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine & gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment & the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork). The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome!

Listen - A - Z Sensory Ideas and Inspiration This is a complete reference guide for Parents/Carers, Early Years and Special Education Professionals. Our senses are constantly bombarded with stimuli in our busy lives. To a young child or an individual with special educational needs and disabilities this sensory overload can sometimes cause them to ‘switch-off’. Focusing on individual sounds provides the opportunity to concentrate on the sense of hearing alone helping the sensory explorer to make sense of their environment. Other benefits of focusing on the sense of hearing are teaching sound discrimination, promoting the development of language, communication skills and increasing attention span. This comprehensive guide explores fun and engaging sensory ways of stimulating the sense of hearing. The A-Z of sounds is divided into the following categories: Animals, Transport, Musical Instruments & Home. It also includes fun, motivating sensory themed extension activities. This resource is suitable for working with curious preschoolers to teenagers with complex needs. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Listening Games Sound Effect & Audio Clip Libraries Make Your Own Sound Effects How to Play a Listening Game Ideas for Themed Listening Games Guided Relaxation Animal Sounds Building Vocabulary Listening Walks Stimulate the Auditory System Guide to Using the A-Z Resource A-Z Resource Sounds to Alert us and Keep us Safe

Buckle up and prepare to Blast-Off in your rocket on a multisensory exploration of the solar system with this fully resourced, step-by-step, multisensory story and teaching pack. TABLE OF CONTENTS Story Props/Resources Checklist How to Tell a Multisensory Story Journey Into Space - A Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step, Multisensory Story Developing Comprehension & Understanding Story Map Space Sounds (Listening Game) Space Themed Sensory Bag Space Themed Sensory Bin ‘Space’ – A Guided Relaxation Adventure Space PE- Walking on the Moon Space Food Create an Astronaut Role Play Area Galaxy Art Space D & T - Planet Earth, Galaxy in a Bottle, Telescope, Rocket The Space Lab - Alien Slime, Moon Craters Space Design & Technology

Sensory Harvest Festival - A Multisensory Guide to Inclusive Harvest Assemblies & Celebrations Sensory Harvest Festival offers a practical guide to creating and delivering an inclusive, multisensory harvest-themed assembly, collective worship, or sensory celebration welcoming the whole school community into a shared celebration. Rooted in accessibility, creativity, and connection, it offers immersive storytelling experiences that foster emotional engagement, cognitive development, and active participation. Shaped by the practices of SEND and specialist provisions settings, this resource blends practical advice with a harvest-themed sensory story to encourage active engagement. Whether you’re leading 10 or 500 students, this guide helps you create moments of connection that every student can access and enjoy. The resource provides all the tools including a fully planned script for the assembly, collective worship or sensory celebration, practical advice, and strategies of overcoming challenges of navigating large-group dynamics and responsibility, safety and suitability when using sensory props and includes whole school learning objectives. With rhyming verse, prop cues, and closing rituals, Sensory Harvest invites students to experience and celebrate harvest through a multisensory lens to explore and connect in a space where every sense is welcome.

Marking saints and sacred days, each verse in this sensory story invites quiet reflection and symbolic engagement. The sensory story weaves together props: scents, textures, sounds, and tastes to evoke sacred themes, while soft gestures and sensory cues offer a multisensory pathway to spiritual literacy, emotional ease, inclusive multisensory engagement. The sensory-rich activities promote creative expression, meaningful communication, choice-making, and sensory exploration. Learners are guided through seven sacred days in September, exploring: Saint Gregory the Great The Blessed Virgin Mary (Nativity) The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Our Lady of Sorrows Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist Our Lady of Walsingham Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels Ideal for classroom storytelling, quiet prayer spaces, or one-to-one sensory sessions, this resource bridges poetic language with practical cues—making sacred days accessible to all through a multisensory lens where learners can explore and connect in a space where every sense is welcome. Includes clear learning objectives to help you plan and assess. This resource is aimed at supporting students and sensory learners of all ages following pre-formal/sensory, semi-formal or formal pathways incorporating activities that promote the five areas of the engagement model, creativity, independence, building communication skills, and supporting other areas of learning linking to curriculum subjects, themes, and topics. This teaching pack is tailored to accommodate students’ individual learning needs through differentiated, themed, sensory extension activities linking to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making it the perfect resource for Special Education, Mainstream schools and settings, Speech & Language and EAL students. Your questions, queries, comments, and feedback are always welcome. Thank you for looking

Join our character as s/he joins the Queen at Buckingham Palace with this fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story and teaching resource. Includes 70 sensory themed extension activities linking to areas of the curriculum. Table of Contents The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling How to tell a Multisensory Story Story Props/Resources The Queen’s Jubilee Fully Resourced Step-By-Step Multisensory Story The Queen’s Sensory Handbag The Crown Jewels The Queen’s Perfume The Queen’s Teapot The Jubilee Beacons The Union Jack The River of Hope The Jubilee Time Capsule Jubilee Expressive Arts & Drama Jubilee D&T Cooking & Nutrition Independent Life Skills Jubilee PE Jubilee PSHE Games Jubilee D&T Jubilee Arts & Crafts Jubilee Music Jubilee RE The Queen’s Postbox The Queen’s Green Canopy Misc What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention & language development), self-confidence & well-being (trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine & gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment & the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork). The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. In light of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II this resource is now free to download and share Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome:)

Explore the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of shapes with this fully resourced, step-by-step, multisensory story PLUS 130 shape themed activities that link to areas of the curriculum. Table of Contents The Benefits of Sharing Multisensory Stories How to Tell a Multisensory Story About the Front Cover Story Props Checklist ‘Shapes’ Full Story ‘Shapes’ Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step, Multisensory Story Shape Sorting Activities Sensory Art Mark Making Jackson Pollock by Harbour House Re-Create the Artwork of Koloman Moser Backhausen Re-Create the Artwork of Piet Mondrian Tiles and Mosaics Owen Jones Tessellation Spotlight on … The Vine Campus, Leeds City College The Vine - Andrew Masullo The Vine - Flags The Vine - Kandinsky The Vine - Beatriz Milhazes The Vine - ‘The Last Word’ Collaborative Art Seven Hills School, Sheffield ‘Church Windows’ - Oak Field School Shape Monsters Shape Monsters - St Andrew’s School Shape Monsters - Wilson Stuart School Shape People - Henrique Figuiera Shape House Shape Fill 3D Shape Activities 3D Shape Printing - Churchill Park Academy Frozen Shape Exploration Ice Cube Painting Chocolate Box Shapes D & T Food Science D & T Cookery D & T Nets Games Literacy Maths Resources Shapes in Music Musical Shapes Musical Shape Shakers Shape Songs P.E Team Body Shapes Shape Yoga Poses Shape Obstacle Course Sensory Shape Themed Activities Shape Themed Sensory Bag Shape Themed Sensory Bin Shapes in the Environment Shape Walks Worksheet Ideas A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. This story includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students.

Explore the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of summer with this fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story/teaching resource plus 101 sensory, summer themed activities! Table of Contents: About the Artist The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling How to Tell a Multisensory Story Story Props Checklist Summer Full Poem/Story Summer Senses Summer Nature Nature’s Art Room Independent Skills - Task Boxes Life Skills Summer Safety Bubbles & Sand Dough Summer Sounds Summer Role Play D & T Summer Food Understanding the World D & T The Summer Garden Outdoor Learning Pebble Painting Summer Maths Summer P.E Culture - Traditional Clothing Summer Festivals Around the World Summer Science Summer Plants & Life Cycles Butterflies Spotlight on…Hebden Green School Sensory Art ‘Sparrow’s sensory Sun’ Sensory Art - ‘Barn Owls Summer Exploration’ Sensory Art- ‘Starlings We’re all Going on a Summer Holiday’ What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention & language development), self-confidence & well-being (trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine & gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment & the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork). The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome. Thank you for looking:)

Join the Three Little Pigs on a Multisensory Adventure with this fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story and themed extension activities. TABLE OF CONTENTS Story Props How to Tell a Multisensory Story The Three Little Pigs Full Story The Three Little Pigs, Fully Resourced, Multisensory Story The Three Little Pigs Listening Game The Three Little Pigs Sensory Bag The Three Little Pigs Sensory Bin Sensory Mud Brick Wall Rubbings Building Site Role Play Lego Therapy Building Towers Stick House Den Building A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. This story includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention & language development), self-confidence & well-being (trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine & gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment & the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork). The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. Thank you for looking:) If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Join our explorer on their adventures as s/he explores the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of The Amazon Rainforest with this fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story/teaching resource plus sensory, rainforest themed activities! This is a very special resource as all the artwork has been contributed by autistic artists from Manaus in the Amazon Basin and other regions of Brazil. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Galeria Aut Denise Teperine The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling How to tell a Multisensory Story Story Props/Resources Checklist The Rainforest Full Story The Rainforest Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step Multisensory Story Rainforest Sensory Art Henry Rosseau Rainforest Leaves ‘Eterno Amor’ ‘Amazonia’ ‘Arvore da Vida’ ‘Tribes of the Amazon’ The Sensory Rainforest Rainforest Slime Recipe Rainforest Sensory Mud Recipe Rainforest Crafts Rainforest Leaves Foil Embossed Greetings Card Rainforest Leaves Wax Picture D & T Design a Rainforest Home Leafcutters Planet Earth Rainforest in a Bottle Starry Night in a Bottle Snappy Caiman Counting Crocodiles D & T Healthy Eating The World Around Us Planting Beans Will it Grow? Tree Seeds Rainforest Products Rainforest Compost Growing Potatoes from Peelings The World Around Us - Creatures of the Amazon Creatures of the Amazon Through the Senses Endangered Species Animal Tracks The Spider’s Larder Rainforest PE Rainforest Adventure Obstacle Course Rainforest Science - The Role of the Rainforest Oxygen The Water Cycle Make a Rain Guage Erosion Decay Rainforest Science The Power of the Sun Experiment The Ice Caps Experiment Water Pollution Experiment Greenhouse Gas Experiment Culture & Tradition - The Tribes of the Amazon The Achuar Tribe The Yanomami Tribe The Huaorani Tribe The Kayapo Tribe The Mascho Piro Tribe The Matses Tribe Music Make a Rainmaker The Sounds of the Rainforest Role Play Can you Survive a Night in the Rainforest?

Explore the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of the farm with this fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story with 101 farm themed, sensory extension activities. Table of Contents How to tell a Multisensory Story The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling Story Props/Resources Checklist The Farm Full Story The Farm Fully Resourced, step-by-step Multisensory Story Farmyard Art The Sensory Cow Farming Culture & Celebrations Around the World D & T D & T Food Technology & Healthy Eating Trips, Visits & Enrichment Activities Traditional Farming Methods Farming History: Children on the Victorian Farm Farm Themed Literacy Farm Themed Mathematics Farm Themed Counting Songs & Activities Farm Themed Sorting Activities Farm Themed Mathematics (Weights & Measures) Farmyard PE Farmyard Yoga Plants & Life Cycles Role Play Farm Safety Farmyard Science The Sensory Farm The Sensory Farm Classroom Wall Display Spotlight on…Fairfield School, Batley, Yorkshire Farmyard Small World Play Understanding the World Farm Animals Amazing Facts About Farm Animals

Celebrate the magic and colour of the festival of Holi with this fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story. A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. This story includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention & language development), self-confidence & well-being (trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine & gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment & the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork). The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. TABLE OF CONTENTS Prepare to Celebrate (Gathering Story Props) How to Tell a Multisensory Story Holi Full Poem Story Delivery Ideas Holi- A Multisensory Exploration Skills and areas of Learning Promoted During the Multisensory Storytelling Session Holi Themed Sensory Bag Holi Themed Sensory Pot Pourri Bag Holi Themed Sensory Umbrella Holi Themed Sensory Tent Holi Themed Sensory Bin Using Dyes and Food Colouring to Colour Sensory Bin Fillers Holi Themed Listening Game Indian Music Sensory Paint How to Make Powdered Chalk Taste Safe Powder Paint Balloon Splatter Art Activity Primary Colour Mixing Ziplock Activity Fi Let’s Make…Holi Powder Paint Jackson Pollock Themed Art Scented Paint Paint Bombs & Cinnamon Stick Painting Paint Splatter Picture Colour Sorting Thandai Recipe Holi Ideas & Inspiration Q & A

Told as a multisensory story, this resource explores the world of jobs and work experience. The extension activities are set up to appeal to appeal to a range of ages and abilities. Early Years and Reception and Year 1 students can explore the world of work through role play and classroom based activities. PMLD students can explore the world of work through the sensory props and themed activities. For post-16 students there are ideas for work experience within the whole school and suggestions for where to look for work placements in the wider community. A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. This story includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. Table of Contents Introduction The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling How to Tell a Multisensory Story Story Props Checklist Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step Multisensory Story The Coffee Shop The Library The Charity Shop The Garden Centre The Hair Salon The Pet Store College Classroom Job Board Whole School/Setting Job Board The Interview What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention & language development), self-confidence & well-being (trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine & gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment & the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork). The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. Thank you for looking:)

Join the celebrations with this fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory exploration of St Patrick’s Day. A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. This story includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention & language development), self-confidence & well-being (trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine & gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment & the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork). The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. Table of Contents Prepare to Celebrate (Gathering Story Props) How to Tell a Multisensory Story St Patrick’s Day Poem St Patrick’s Day- A Multisensory Exploration Developing Comprehension & Understanding Story Map St Patrick’s Day Listening Game St Patrick’s Day Sensory Bag St Patrick’s Day Sensory Bin Leprechaun Food Sensory Art Sensory Stuffed Sock Snakes Bubble Snakes The Leprechaun’s Science Lab - Magic Coins Soda Bread Recipe Interesting Facts Ideas & Inspiration Q & A Get in Touch! Other Titles in this Series Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome! Thanks for looking:)

Join Little Red Riding Hood on her adventures with this fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story. A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. This story includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention & language development), self-confidence & well-being (trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine & gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment & the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork). The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. TABLE OF CONTENTS Story Props Checklist How to Tell a Multisensory Story Little Red Riding Hood Full Story Little Red Riding Hood Fully Resourced, Rhyming Multisensory Story Developing Understanding & Comprehension Story Map Little Red Riding Hood Listening Game Little Red Riding Hood Sensory Bag Little Red Riding Hood Sensory Bin Let’s Explore…Wolves! Mirror Mirror Reflections Self Portrait Ideas & Inspiration Red Woodland Activity Ideas & Inspiration Nature’s Weather Stations Edible Flowers

Explore the sights, sounds, smells and textures of spring with this fully resourced, step by step multisensory exploration/teaching guide. A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. This story includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. Table of Contents Introduction The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling How to tell a Multisensory Story Story Props Checklist ‘Spring’ Full Story ‘Spring’ Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step Multisensory Story Spring Pond Sensory Bin Let’s Explore…Lambs Bee Seed Balls Nest Building Make a Bird Nesting Material Holder Chocolate Bird Nests Flower Colour Changing Experiment Spring Weather Box & Sensory Clothes Exploration Spring Nature Walk Bottle Animals Herb Sock Animal Cress Shapes Mini Greenhouse Nature’s Art Room Spring Weaving Spring Clean Your Classroom Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Spring Ancient Beliefs - Egypt & The Roman Empire Spring Ancient Beliefs - Shemu Spring Ancient Beliefs - Anglo Saxons Spring Ancient Beliefs - Ancient Greece & Maya Mayan Equinox Sensory Bin Spring Festivals Around the World - Holi Spring Festivals Around the World - Marzanna (Poland) Spring Festivals Around the World - Cimburijada (Bosnia) Spring Festivals Around the World - Las Fallas (Valencia Spain) Spring Festivals Around the World - Cherry Blossom Festival (Japan) Spring Festivals Around the World - Nowruz (Iran) Spring Sensory Ideas & Inspiration