When I first handed a piece of velvet to a young person during story time, something magical happened. His eyes, which had been distant and unfocused throughout countless traditional storytelling sessions, suddenly lit up. He stroked the fabric, pressed it to his cheek, and for the first time in weeks, he smiled. That moment changed … Read more
Making Religious Education Accessible Through Sensory Stories Religious education has traditionally relied heavily on verbal instruction and visual aids, but what about learners who process information differently? For students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism, developmental delay, or sensory processing differences, traditional RE lessons can feel overwhelming or simply inaccessible. Sensory stories offer … Read more
The Circle of Life: Sensory Story and Learning Activities The themes of growth, change, and the interconnectedness of life offer profound learning opportunities for children of all skill levels. Through sensory storytelling, we can help learners with PMLD, SEN, and early years children explore these universal concepts in meaningful, accessible ways. This sensory story experience … Read more
Unlock the wonder of the Bible for every child with “5 Sensory Bible Stories.” Traditional storytelling can sometimes miss the mark for children who experience the world in unique ways. But imagine a world where the Bible’s amazing stories come alive through every touch, sound, sight, and even smell! That’s the magic of sensory Bible … Read more
Journey to Rainbow Mountain: A Multisensory Adventure Story This immersive rhyming sensory story takes learners on a magical journey to Rainbow Mountain, incorporating rich sensory opportunities throughout. The narrative follows a simple rhyme scheme, with each verse specifically designed to maximise sensory engagement. Below, you’ll find the complete story along with suggested sensory elements for … Read more
The Farmyard Morning Sensory Sound Story “The Farmyard Morning” is a delightful, interactive resource designed to immerse Special Educational Needs (SEN) learners in the sights, sounds, and sensations of a bustling farm. This digital soundboard follows a farmer named Pat through a day of waking up, tending to animals, working the land, and resting at … Read more
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud By William Wordsworth (The Daffodil Poem) With Free Soundboard Immerse yourself in the magical world of spring with our sensory story inspired by the iconic “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” (or the Daffodil poem). As you begin your journey, feel the cool breeze brushing against your skin, a … Read more
A Lion Themed Dressing Up Sensory Story Are you a lion is one of our dressing up sensory stories. Unlike our full sensory stories there is limited narrative. The idea is for during the story the individual becomes the Lion. You read the line then offer the item. Consent is really important. Allow the individual … Read more
Humpty Dumpty Sensory Story This has been written specially for our post on multisensory nursery rhymes. All our free Sensory Stories are collated in our Sensory Story Collection Article. Download the Free Humpty Dumpty PDF below. Additional sensory elements: A Guide to using the Humpty Dumpty sensory story: EYFS links: Remember to supervise children closely, … Read more
A Free Christmas Sensory Story You might be Santa forms part of our “You might be” style sensory story collection. These stories are based on becoming the character by adding props or a costume. They are super simple and designed to appeal to as wide a range of learners and curriculum topics as possible. To … Read more
What are the Learning Intentions of Sensory Stories? Sensory stories are designed to spark imagination and help students connect with learning material on an emotive and sensory level. Multi-sensory stories can be an impactful tool for students with special educational needs to learn and develop in meaningful ways. Often used with children experiencing Profound and … Read more
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