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.

This resource was originally written in 2020 during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and is aimed at supporting young children and individuals with special educational needs with their hand hygiene. It takes the form of a step by step multisensory poem and includes fun extension activities

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 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!

Join Goldilocks 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: Introduction Story Props Checklist How to Tell a Multisensory Story Goldilocks & The Three Bears Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step Multisensory Story Developing Comprehension & Understanding Storyboard Themed Listening Game Themed Sensory Bag Hard and Soft Themed Sensory Bin Oat Bear Art Raised Bear Salt Picture The Three Bears Kitchen - Oat Milk Recipe The Three Bears Bathroom - Oatmeal Facemask & Oat Bath Teddy Bears Picnic Let’s Explore…Bears! Make a Bear Habitat Bear Hugs FAQ Thank you for looking. You questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome!

Climb aboard for a multisensory exploration of Indian culture told through the eyes of a train passenger. 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 How to Tell a Multisensory Story A Train Ride Through India (Full Poem) A Train Ride Through India (Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step, Multisensory Poem) A Train Ride Through India Listening Game A Train Ride Through India Sensory Bin A Train Ride Through India Sensory Bag Sensory Indian Flag Train Ride Role Play Mehndi Lets Explore…Asiatic Lions India Sensory Ideas & Inspiration Q & A Thank you for looking. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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

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 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

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

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

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 our character as they explore their wish list to Santa with this festive sensory story that can be enjoyed by sensory learners of all ages. This comprehensive teaching pack which includes ‘Dear Santa’, a fully resourced, step by step multisensory story, and themed, sensory ideas and activities aimed at supporting the five areas of the engagement model, creativity, independence, building communication skills, and supporting other areas of learning linking to curriculum subjects and topics. Perfect for students (aged 3-19) following pre-formal/sensory, semi-formal or formal pathways, EYFS, Year 1, SALT and EAL students in special and mainstream education. Table of Contents Organising Story props and Resources Story Props and Resources Checklist How to Tell a Multisensory Story Guide Dear Santa - A Fully Resourced Multisensory Story Christmas Themed Listening Activities Adapting the poem into a play Christmas Sensory Bag 40 Festive Activity Ideas The Sleigh Ride - A Guided Relaxation 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. What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture, history 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: Initiation and sensory exploration Communication skills: anticipation, eye contact, listening, shared attention, and language development Self-confidence and well-being: trying out new ideas, and skills, persistence, 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 Engagement in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts Development of social & emotional skills: turn-taking & sharing, teamwork, persistence 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, or feedback are always welcome. Visit the blog for your FREE monthly teaching calendar packed with sensory ideas and inspiration Thank you for looking:)

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

‘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.