Sensory Storytelling
Sensory Storytelling is a three-year project which brings the magic of books and sensory storytelling to children and families in Scotland

Inclusive Stories Festival
Tune in for events from Monday 12–Friday 16 April.
- Writing neurodivergent protagonists with Elle McNicollFriday 16 April, 10am
- Exploring change with Katya BalenWednesday 28 April, 11am
- Rewriting fairytales with Jen CampbellCatch up on this brilliant event exploring the representation of disability in fairytales
- Cyborg Cat with Ade AdepitanWatch Ade Adepitan's event about his travels around the world
- Be LOUD! with Rose RobbinsJoin author and illustrator Rose Robbins for a reading of her latest picture book LOUD! and a sensory art activity
- The Wee Bannock with Ailie FinlayDive into sensory storytelling with this brilliant event in partnership with The Yard
Multi-sensory learning resources
- Make your own sensory storyMulti-sensory storyteller Ailie Finlay explores how to adapt traditional tales into sensory stories
- Let there be dragonsA tactile and sensory art project from illustrator Kate Leiper
- Tactile book gifting guidance 2021Tips and advice for gifting Getting Ready to children in schools across Scotland
- Turning picture books into sensory storiesAilie Finlay shares how to adapt picture books into multi-sensory stories
- Multi-sensory songs and rhymes: hints and tipsAdd multi-sensory elements to songs and rhymes
- Book list: Sensory books for allDiscover tactile books for children
- 10 things to do with any book (ASN)Activity ideas which can be used with any picture book to make it fun, exciting and enjoyable read
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