Yes I know it has been very very quiet on my Blog and on Twitter over the past few weeks and I do make apologies for that, however I am very pleased to announce (drum roll......) that my first ever Sensory Story and supporting information resource pack are now
FINISHED!
I can't quite believe it. It is taking a while to sink in!
I keep reading over things and looking at the pages I have written checking I have included what I feel will be helpful supporting material to those who will be delivering the Sensory Story.
It has been a remarkable journey so far, and I really can't wait to put the story into practice. Once I have done that I will get a true picture of the Story's success.
So what does my Sensory Story look like?
What will you find in the Information Resource Pack?
At the moment - nothing! .... as it is all contained on my laptop waiting to be printed and bound! However once I have checked my ink cartridges in my printer are not about to run out, the Information Resource Pack will be printed and will include several pages of relevant information.
For example I cover things such as information about how my particular Sensory Story can support children's speech, language and communication needs. I have also included examples of how the Story can sit comfortably in Early Years Planning documents with links relating to both the 'Development Matters' and 'Characteristics of Learning' of the EYFS.
There is an explanation of how to deliver the Sensory Story successfully and a list of suggested stimuli - all of which are easy and inexpensive to source such as the Hessian sack in the picture below.
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| "Please help me store it in my little brown sack.” |
Additional ideas are included for extending the story further; introducing follow on activities for the whole class or larger groups of children and looking at possible ways we can assess children’s learning and development in speech, language and communication.
I have included a PowerPoint version of the story too for using to consolidate learning at a later date.
Looking forward to the half term break at the end of this coming week, where I can take time out to re-charge my batteries and prepare to deliver the Story to the children next half term.
Thank you to all those who have told me in person that you have been following my journey via this blog spot.
I have also made some fantastic new (online) friends as a result of this venture. Fellow Tweeters, you have been a great source of encouragement and information too - and thank you for 'following' me!
Keep watching this space as the journey unfolds...
