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    Sensory Stories

    Sensory stories are stories which have different sensory stimuli associated with each part.

    In school, we repetitively use the same sensory story to give the children opportunities to build up a recognition of the structure and to begin to anticipate different parts.

    You could do this story with your child every day if you like to see if they begin to develop these skills.

    Teddy's Busy Day

    What to say

    What you’ll need

    What to do

    Teddy woke up and jumped out of bed with a big stretch.

    Light switch

    Turn lights on and support your child to stretch their arms.

    Teddy went into the bathroom, washed his face and brushed his teeth.

    Water

    Toothpaste

    Splash water and smell toothpaste.

    Teddy got dressed, he pulled his cosy jumper over his head.

    Jumper

    Pull a jumper over your child’s head

    Teddy ran downstairs as he was very excited to try his new cereal.

    Cereal

    Crunch cereal in hands

    Teddy made cup of hot coffee.

    Coffee

    Smell, taste, explore coffee

    It was time for Teddy to play with his toys.

    Favourite toy

    Play with your child’s favourite toy

    Then, Teddy watched the television with Mum and Dad.

    Remote control

    ‘Strictly come dancing’ theme tune

    Play ‘strictly come dancing’ theme tune, press remote buttons

    It was time for tea! Teddy helped Dad cook a yummy tea.

    Herbs and spices

    Smell herbs/ spices

    Before bed, Teddy lay down and read a story with Mum.

    Story book

    Look at pictures in story book

    Yawn! Teddy was tired. He had a lovely day, it was time for bed. Goodnight Teddy!

    Blanket

    Light switch

    Pull cover over your child, sing 'twinkle, twinkle' and turn off lights

    What Makes a Rainbow

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    What Makes a Rainbow?

    Play the PowerPoint: 'What Makes a Rainbow?' and follow the instructions in the table below. Each slide has an audio file attached, once you have read the page play the audio. You do not have to play the whole song, play the song for as long as your child is interested in the item.

    Page 

    What you will need

    What to do

    1

    Something fluffy

    Play the rabbit song on the power point.

    Give the item to your child to explore, see if they like the fluffy item on different parts of their body.

    2

    Red items

    e.g. red pepper, tomato, piece of clothing, scarf etc.

    Play the ladybird song.

    Show your child the red item, saying ‘red’ get them to touch, smell etc. depending on what the item is.

    3

    Orange items

    e.g. orange, post it notes, clothing etc.

    Play the fox song.

    Show your child the orange item, saying ‘orange’ encourage your child to explore the item e.g. roll, squeeze, hold etc.

    4

    Yellow items

    e.g. blanket, lemon, butter

    Play the chick song.

    Show your child the yellow item, saying ‘yellow’ encourage your child to explore the item e.g. feel, squeeze, smell etc.

    5

    Green items

    e.g. peas, shampoo,

    Play the frog song.

    Show your child the green item, saying ‘green’ encourage your child to explore the item e.g. taste, hold, feel etc.

    6

    Blue items

    e.g. gloves, sponge

    Play the bird song.

    Show your child the blue item, saying ‘blue’ encourage your child to explore the item e.g. roll, squeeze, hold etc.

    7

    Purple items

    e.g. grapes, shoes, chocolate wrappers

    Play the butterfly song.

    Show your child the purple item, saying ‘purple’ encourage your child to explore the item e.g. roll, squeeze, listen etc.

    8

    Something fluffy

    Give the item to your child to explore, see if they like the fluffy item on different parts of their body.

    9

    Water play

    Give your child the opportunity to explore water, this can be a bowl of water with bubbles in, or a water spray, whatever you have available.

    What makes a rainbow? Communication Board