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Getting started with sensory stories

Learning type: Classroom activity

Programme: Reading Schools

Age group: 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18

Audience: Professionals

Topics: Disability and Neurodiversity, Storytelling

This resource shows how to get started thinking about sensory storytelling for children with additional support needs including:

How to track engagement
Planning for different senses
Tips for reading aloud
Choosing your props

You can also download our turning picture books into sensory stories resource or visit the neurodiversity and disability section of our website to learn more, including about our Sensory Storytelling programme.