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!

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:)

This is a fully resourced, step-by-step rhyming multisensory poem. Join Johnny as he writes his letter to Santa! Table of Contents Dear Santa - A Fully Resourced Multisensory Story How to Tell a Multisensory Story Guide Skills Promoted During the Sensory Exploration Adapting the poem into a play Toy Store Role Play Christmas Listening Game Christmas Sensory Bag 40 Festive Activity Ideas The Sleigh Ride - A Guided Relaxation Rhyming Multisensory Stories tell a story using sensory stimuli (story props) to back up the spoken word connecting individuals with special educational needs to literature, culture and topic in a way that is meaningful to their lives

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

The Romans have arrived! Join our Roman soldier on his 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 The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling How to tell a Multisensory Story Story Props The Romans Full Story The Romans Fully Resourced Step-by-Step Multisensory Story Re-create a Roman Archaeological Dig Gladiators Make a Gladiator Meal Build a Small World Roman Fort Hadrian’s Wall The Roman Bath House Mosaics Roman Food Roman Medicine The Roman School Roman Gods Roman Themed Sensory Ideas & Inspiration 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. For your FREE preview/sample visit: www.rhymingmultisensorystories.com/whats-new 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

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

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 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 FAQ Your questions, queries, comments, and feedback are always welcome.

This comprehensive teaching pack is aimed at providing opportunities for learners to explore the month of January 2024 through the senses. It includes a fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story, mini sensory stories, and sensory activity ideas to celebrate the month’s festivals and celebrations, awareness days, this day in history, January Facts, and more! The perfect resource for SEN & Mainstream Teachers, Early Years Practitioners, HLTA’s, TA’s, SLA’s, Speech Therapists, Play Therapists, Support Workers, Activity Coordinators, Parents, Guardians, Childminders, Carers, Librarians and anyone with an interest in exploring storytelling through the senses. Table of Contents How to tell a Multisensory Story Using Sound Effects in a Multisensory Story ‘January’ - A Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step, Multisensory Story January Facts - Janus Art Activity Quote of the Month January Birthstone January Nature January on the Farm The Sensory Garden January Star Signs ‘Capricorn the Goat’ Multisensory Story Aquarius The Water Bearer Activity Scents of the Month Tastes of the Month Veganuary New Year Lucky Foods National Whipped Cream Month National Bean Month National Milk Day Brew Monday National Popcorn Day National Cheese Lovers Day National Chocolate Cake Day National Croissant Day National Hot Chocolate Day The New Moon Festivals and Celebrations Epiphany Orthodox Christmas Day Distaff Day The Straw Bear Festival Lohri Wassailing Day Multisensory Story Laba St Agnes Eve Multisensory Story Burns Night Tu BiShvat St Dwynwen’s Day Awareness Days World Self-care Day World Introvert Day World Braille Day Big Schools Birdwatch Thesaurus Day World Snow Day National Handwriting Day Australia Day International Holocaust Memorial Day National Lego Day Jan National Puzzle Day This Day in History The launch of rocket Luna Sir Isaac Newton. Augustus John. German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen demonstrated his invention the x-ray. The opening of a transatlantic telephone line between London and New York. Galileo Galilei The Introduction of the Penny Post. Opening of the London Underground. Charles Perrault The London Co-operative society opens Britain’s first self-service supermarket in London. Disney’s first full-length colour cartoon ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ is released. The Crowning of Queen Elizabeth I. The Introduction of Decimal Currency in the UK. Martin Luther King Day. Benjamin Franklin. Edwin Buzz Aldrin. Scientists discover the fossil of the oldest known land creature. Lewis Carroll. Dr Livingstone is found in Africa by Sir Henry Morton Stanley. Jackson Pollock. Promoting literacy skills through recycling Christmas Cards

Just Landed! ‘Airports and Airplanes’ Teaching Pack, includes a fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story, mini ‘Brief History of Flight’ sensory story plus themed, activities for sensory learners of all ages. ‘This is a story about travel, airports, and planes Luggage, security, gates, and runways The feelings on my senses, smell, hearing, touch, taste, sight In the airport building, and when I’m on my flight’ Join our character as s/he experiences the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of the airport from the check-in desk to landing! TABLE OF CONTENTS The benefits of multisensory storytelling Story delivery ideas Skills promoted in this teaching pack How to tell a multisensory story Use sound effects in sensory storytelling Story props checklist Airports and Airplanes a fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story Sunflower ice activity Plasticine sunflowers Pompom sunflowers Sunflower head printing Sensory paint Seascapes and clouds 3D landscape Airplane vapour trails art activity Airplanes on the runway art activity Cloud dough recipe Chickpea cloud dough recipe The sounds of the airport and airplane The smells of the airport and airplane The tastes of the airport and airplane The textures of the airport and airplane Flight sensory bag Emotions Life skills: pack a holiday suitcase Role play Re-create a virtual flight The perfumery ‘A Brief history of Flying’ mini sensory story Promoting literacy skills Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or queries Thank you 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

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

This comprehensive teaching pack includes ‘Elephants’, a fully resourced, step by step multisensory story, a case study, plus 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, and EYFS to Year 1 students in mainstream education. Elephants Teaching Pack Table of Contents The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling Getting Organised How to Tell a Multisensory Story Using Sound Effects Story Props Checklist ‘The Elephant’ - A Fully Resourced, Step-by-step Multisensory Story ‘Who am I?’ Choose Board Elephant Themed Sensory Bag Create an Elephant Sensory Pathway Sensory Elephant Dung Elephant Sensory Bin Sensory Mud Elephant Handprints Create an Elephant Sensory Wall Display Sensory Art: ‘Wise Old Elephant’ Sensory Craft: ‘Los Elefantes’ Salvador Dali Ganesh Artwork Elephant Memory Game Case Study Promoting Literacy Skills World Elephant Day Elephant Scissor Skills Worksheet Measuring Elephants Worksheet Your questions, queries, comments, and feedback are always welcome! Thanks for looking:)

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