This fully resourced, step‑by‑step sensory story of Little Red Riding Hood includes clear facilitation guidance and carefully crafted learning objectives to help practitioners plan, differentiate, and assess.
The resource is designed to support PMLD, SEND and sensory learners in inclusive classrooms and EYFS learners through rich sensory experiences, anticipation, and meaningful opportunities for communication and engagement.
Alongside the main story, this collection offers a wide range of sensory‑rich companion activities that deepen exploration and extend learning. Practitioners can immerse learners in a woodland soundscape, play listening games, explore themed sensory bins, follow a story scent trail, and enjoy red‑themed sensory investigations.
Additional activities such as mirror play, reflections, and self‑portraits link beautifully to an All About Me topic or theme.
Together, these activities create a flexible, engaging, and imaginative resource inviting learners to explore the story through a multisensory lens, supporting connection, curiosity, and shared storytelling across a variety of sensory pathways.
A sensory circuit prompt that children can use independently. It takes the children through the 3 different stages and uses Widgits to support understanding.
A useful poster to remind users about the three sections of Sensory Circuits and suggested activities for each. Can be used by adults to plan Sensory Circuits sessions or by a young person to choose the activities for their own Sensory Circuit.
This resource is a comprehensive toolkit designed to help class teachers implement strategies and activities that promote emotional regulation, focus, and a sense of calm among students in the classroom.
Included
Sensory circuit toolkit supported by Occupational Therapy recommended structure to support sensory regulation and focus.
2 pages of alerting, organising and calming activities for children to select and choose from.
Approved by OSSME, a local charity supporting local autistic children and learners.
Visuals created using Boardmaker 7.
This is a set of two printable sheets, one with no support and one with sentence starters to help students write about the impact of sensory impairments on a child’s development.
I created this for students on the BTEC Child development course as part of their revision for Component 3.
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
Sensory Circuits resource: a toolkit designed to enhance classroom learning through three distinct circuits. Sensory Circuits Resource with examples, planned circuits and images
Alerting Activities: Energise students with jumping jacks, running, and skipping to stimulate their senses and prepare for learning.
Organising Activities: Promote coordination and spatial awareness with balance beam walking, animal walks, and obstacle courses.
Calming Activities: Guide students to relaxation with deep breathing, gentle rocking, and sensory bottles to reduce stress and anxiety.
Clear instructions and colorful images make implementation easy. Perfect for teachers, therapists, and caregivers supporting students with diverse sensory needs. Elevate your classroom experience and empower your students to thrive with Sensory Circuits.
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Work designed through research and understanding of Jane Horwood’s book on Sensory Circuits**
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
Lesson includes powerpoint and resources for component 3 in the 2022 Health and Social Care course
Lesson content how physical abilities and sensory impairments affect an individuals health and wellbeing
Goldilocks Blurb
Join Goldilocks on her adventures with this fully resourced, step‑by‑step sensory story and collection of sensory‑rich activities.
Designed for SEND, PMLD, EYFS and inclusive classrooms, this immersive resource supports multisensory engagement, creativity, and connection with sensory learners.
By weaving together tactile props, sounds, scents, rhythms, and movement, the story and activities encourage meaningful communication, choice‑making, and sensory exploration. Rooted in a commitment to accessibility and sensory engagement, each couplet offers a clear sensory prompt, guiding the story participant through a gentle journey where every sense is welcome, and every response is valued.
Inside, you’ll find:
A Fully Resourced Sensory Story – with step‑by‑step facilitation to support confident, inclusive delivery.
The Goldilocks Storytelling Orchestra – recreate the story through instruments.
Oat Bear Art – a tactile, creative exploration.
Hard and Soft Sensory Bin – hands‑on investigation and sensory exploration.
Oat Milk Recipe – a calming, process‑based activity encouraging sequencing and participation.
Oat Mask Sensory Play – soothing, tactile exploration.
Bear Hugs Regulation Invitations – grounding, proprioceptive moments to support co‑regulation.
Learning About Bears – sensory‑led discovery of bear sounds, feelings, and habitats.
Whether used as a full unit for a half term or dipped into across the week this resource offers practitioners a ready‑to‑use, inclusive toolkit that nurtures curiosity, communication, and connection bringing warmth, rhythm, and multisensory magic to a much‑loved traditional tale, creating a space where learners can explore through a multisensory lens.
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My three planning units for both Maths and English covering lessons for the autumn, spring and summer terms. All activities are motivating and based on an attention grabbing sensory curriculum.
Activities can be carried out in a group or an an individual basis by a teacher or an LSA. Assessment pages are included at the end of each individual block, linking to my Skills Ranges and Objectives Assessment Tool. Each unit contains printable resources.
Free sample of English/Literacy planning https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13241635
Easter sensory story including visual and symbol support.
Power-point story and breakdown of suggested resources, video links, sound clips and appropriate targets included.
This resources contains a detailed page by page sensory story plan for the story The Journey Home from Grandpas. It has three different levels of resources/activities to complete during each page of the book, and a full resource list.
I used this story plan for a PMLD KS1 class of pupils.
A menu of sensory support ideas for all areas of sensory needs. Organised to enable a relevant selection of strategies to cater for over or under stimulation. Linked to my Sensory & Physical Teacher Guidance sheets.
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!
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These sensory circuits checklists support independence for children when engaging in this intervention by providing alerting, organising and calming tasks that the child can tick off themselves. Comes with 6 different pages in total, some including equipment and some without.
Designed for and used with mixed classes of PMLD SLD MLD ASD KS3 KS4 KS5 students to enable them to acces and experience Mary Shelley's frankenstein.
You will need to add your own Music/ sound effects as it won&'t let me upload al these with the PPt. You will also need to collect your own sensory items etc.
Bring the weather to life with this Weather Sensory Story, designed especially for learners with PMLD, SEND, ideal for inclusive classrooms. This beautifully structured story guides learners through rain, wind, sunshine, and storms using simple language, rhythm, and sensory cues that support engagement, anticipation, and connection.
This sensory story can be used as a standalone sensory experience for exploring a topic or theme or as part of a daily circle time routine, offering learners a rich, multisensory way to explore the topic of the weather or the changing seasons. The gentle rhythm, simple language, and sensory cues help learners connect with concepts such as rain, wind, fog, snow, sunshine, storms and rainbows in a meaningful, accessible way.
Sensory-rich weather-themed activities complement the sensory story as you invite students to create a storm orchestra, explore a weather umbrella or seasonal sensory boxes, create rainbow-themed art, take part in a rainbow’s end treasure hunt amongst other activities.
Ideal for 1:1 sessions, small groups, whole class or circle time weather routines; this resource supports communication, emotional regulation, and early understanding of weather concepts in a sensory and inclusive way.
A versatile, practitioner‑friendly resource that brings joy, calm, drama, and curiosity to any sensory curriculum.
A4 poster that could be displayed in a staff room or circulated among staff. Shows some of the common sensory problem areas that students with autism, and other sensory difficulties, may experience. Not exhaustive but a clear starting point. Poster shows a boy and girl of around UKS2 age.