‘The Farm’ - A Multisensory Story plus 101 Farm Themed Extension Activities! 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

Explore superheroes as our student takes you through his school day with this multisensory adventure. 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: Introduction Story Props Checklist How to Tell a Multisensory Story Superheroes Full Story Superheroes Fully Resourced, Rhyming Multisensory Story Objects of Reference Classroom Superheroes Speech & Language Activities Superhero Science Superhero Superpowers Superhero Self-Portraits Superhero Superfoods Superhero Ideas & Inspiration FAQ Thank you for looking. You 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!

Explore the sights, sounds, smells and textures of Autumn with this fully resourced, step by step multisensory exploration. 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 Introduction Story Props Checklist How to Tell a Multisensory Story Autumn Full Story Autumn Fully Resourced, Rhyming Multisensory Story Autumn Themed Sensory Bin Let’s Explore…Dormice Let’s Explore…Hedgehogs Autumn Sensory Walk Autumn Food Tasting Make a Bug Hotel Autumn Leaves Craft Activity The Colours of Autumn The Sensory Scarecrow 40 Autumn Ideas & Inspiration Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome!

Explore the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of Chinese New Year with this fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story. This teaching pack 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 and Language and EAL students. Table of Contents: Prepare to Celebrate (Gathering Story Props) How to Tell a Multisensory Story Chinese New Year – A Multisensory Exploration Developing Comprehension & Understanding Chinese New Year Themed Listening Game Chinese New Year Themed Sensory Bin Chinese New Year Themed Sensory Bag The Great Wall of China Terracotta Warriors ‘Five Oxen’ Sensory Art Chinese Art Chinese Music The Great Race The Great Race PMLD Multisensory Version Chinese New Year Guided Relaxation Adventure Chinese New Year Lucky/Unlucky Gifts Chinese Music Dragon Dance Spring Clean Your Classroom Chinese New Year Sensory Ideas & Inspiration 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 and well-being (trying out new ideas and skills, practicing self-care, independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause and effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine and gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment and the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social and 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! Thanks for looking:)

Join Jack on his adventures with this rhyming Jack & the Beanstalk Multisensory Story and Themed Sensory Extension Activities 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 Preparing to Meet Jack (Props Checklist) How to Tell a Multisensory Story Jack & the Beanstalk - Full Story Jack & the Beanstalk - A Rhyming Multisensory Story Developing Comprehension & Understanding Story Map Listening Game Themed Sensory Bag Themed Sensory Bin Jack’s Garden Jack’s Vegetable Scraps Jack’s Kitchen Jack’s Art Jack’s Sensory Cow Jack’s Science Lab Jack’s Maths Q & A

Shapes - A Multisensory Exploration PLUS 130 Shape Themed Activities 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 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

A fully, resourced, step-by-step rhyming multisensory exploration of the seaside plus themed sensory extension activities. This resource is aimed at connecting young children and individuals with special educational needs (aged 3-19) with literature, topic and culture in a way that is meaningful to their lives. Table of Contents: Sourcing Story Props (low budget items found around the home/classroom) How to Tell a Multisensory Story The Beach - A Fully Resourced Rhyming Multisensory Story Story Map Seaside Sounds How to Make a Seaside Sensory Bag How to Make a Seaside Sensory Bin Sand Play How to Make a Seaside Sensory Bottle Sandy Footsteps Textured Sinking Sand & Sea Salt Scrub Beachcombing Art Seashell Rubbings & Sand Art Seaside Shop Role Play Seaside Ideas and Activities Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect individuals with special educational needs & disabilities (aged 3-19) to literature, culture and topic in a way that is meaningful to their lives. A multisensory story is told through the senses using sensory stimuli (story props). The props are low budget, everyday items found around the home. This story is fully resourced and its easy to follow, step-by-step format makes it accessible for Parents/Carers as well as Teaching Staff, Speech & Language Therapists, Childminders, Play Therapists and anyone with an interest in storytelling in a fun and engaging way! The story is adapted to meet a range of abilities from curious primary school aged children to adolescents with complex needs. The rhythm and rhyme promotes communication skills (listening & attention, anticipation, turn-taking and making choices) and builds comprehension and understanding skills. The themed, sensory extension activities link to areas of the curriculum. Format: Full Colour eBook in PDF format

Join King Charles III as he looks back in history then prepares for his Coronation with this fully resourced, step by step multisensory story and themed, sensory extension activities. Table of Contents The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling How to Tell a Multisensory Story Story Props/Resources Checklist The King’s Coronation - Full Story The King’s Coronation - Fully Resourced, Step-by Step Story Skills Promoted During this Multisensory Story Session The King’s Suitcase King Charles The Author ‘The Old Man of Lochnagar’ Sensory Ideas The King’s Table King Charles The Arborist King Charles The Archaeologist King Charles The Magician King Charles The Thespian More Resources Linking to Buckingham Palace What is a 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’) Opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills Promote fine motor skills Knowledge about the environment & the world around us Engagement in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts Development of social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork Lifes kills and independence 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 Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome:)

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

Join our witch on Halloween as she makes a grisly potion in her cauldron with this fully resourced, step by step multisensory exploration. Includes themed, sensory extension activities Table of Contents Introduction How to Tell a Multisensory Story The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling Story Props Checklist Halloween Full Poem Halloween Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step Multisensory Exploration Slime Recipe Potions Barm Brack Bread Dracula’s Castle Garlic Spooky Den All Souls Day Magic Pumpkins Frozen Monsters 8 Ideas with Leftover Pumpkins The Witch’s Larder Halloween Guided Adventure Halloween - A Mini Adventure (Using Sound Effects to tell a Story) Halloween Ideas & Inspiration This is the perfect resource for SEN students aged 3-19, EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students.   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.

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

Explore the fascinating world of Minibeasts with this fully resourced, step-by-step mulstisensory 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 Minibeasts - Full Poem Minibeasts - A Multisensory Exploration Minibeasts - Story Bag Minibeasts - Sensory Bin Outdoor Learning Ideas & Inspiration Minibeast Hunt Make a Wormery Minibeast Fun Facts FAQ

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:)

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