You Might Be a Reindeer: Dressing Up EYFS and PMLD Sensory Story
A quick and simple dressing-up sensory story. You Might Be a Reindeer! This is really easy to create for an EYFS, SLD or PMLD classroom activity for the winter term. You may also like our You Might Be Santa and You Might Be a Snowman Stories.
The Story
You might be a reindeer if you have…
Silky, pointy antlers on your head.
You might be a reindeer if you have…
A red glowing nose to guide Santa’s sleigh.
You might be a reindeer if you have…
Hoofed feet for prancing through snow.
You might be a reindeer if you have…
A friendly and loyal nature.
You might be a reindeer if you have…
The ability to fly through the sky on Christmas Eve.
You might be a reindeer if you have…
A harness and bell for Santa’s sleigh.
You might be a reindeer if you have…
A love of munching on carrots.
You might be a reindeer if you have…
A name like Dasher, Dancer, Prancer or Vixen.
You might be a reindeer if you have…
Ability to see in the dark on Christmas deliveries.
You might be a reindeer if you have…
A Christmas job to make children happy.
You are a Reindeer!!
Here are some interesting multisensory resources that could accompany this reindeer story:
- Antlers or antler shapes for kids to feel the pointy texture
- Flashlight or glow stick for kids to experience a “red glowing nose”
- Hoof clappers or bells for kids to make hoof sounds
- Pictures of reindeers showing their loyal and friendly faces
- Play mobile or fan to simulate flying through the air
- Harness and small bells for kids to try on
- Carrots for kids to smell, touch and taste
- Name tags with reindeer names for kids to wear
- Flashlight in a dark room to experience seeing in the dark
- A big or small furry blanket to touch
- Images or videos of happy children’s faces to represent making children happy on Christmas
Free PDF Reindeer Sensory Story Download.
Reindeer Sensory Resources
Bringing in real and representational sensory objects can help children visualise and connect with the details in the story. I have tried to make these as easy and simple as possible. They could:
- Feel antler shapes
- Experience a “glowing nose” with a flashlight
- Make hoof sounds with bells
- See images of friendly reindeer faces
- Try on a harness and bells
- Smell, touch and taste carrots
- Wear reindeer name tags
- Use flashlights in the dark
- See images of happy children
These sensory experiences can create a rich mental picture and provide multiple entry points to help children imagine and connect with the joy of being a reindeer on Christmas Eve.
