A Different Day - A Multisensory Poem to help Individuals Understand Covid-19

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