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December Teaching Ideas Calendar


How will you celebrate your sensory Christmas this year? Will you be helping Santa in the new sensory story 'Rudolph's Carrots?' or joining Johnny as he shares his sensory letter to Santa? 'Dear Santa' is FREE to download, you can watch the story walkthrough below or adapt the story into a Christmas play with full facilitation guidance.

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It was cold, snow piled deep


Santa lay in an icy heap


"Rudolph’s hungry - he can’t take flight


He needs carrots to the last night!"



Join our characters on Christmas Eve as Santa’s sleigh crash lands in their snowy back garden. The problem? Rudolph has run out of carrots! What can be done to help, and will Santa be able to deliver everyone’s presents on time?



This resource has been created to support inclusive, multisensory engagement, inviting sensory learners to explore a festive sensory story through the eight senses, the five primary senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, and the three body-based/internal senses: vestibular, proprioception, and interoception by weaving together tactile props, sounds, scents, tastes and movement.



Rooted in a commitment to accessibility, sensory engagement and meaningful communication, each couplet offers a sensory prompt guiding the story participant through a journey where they can explore and connect in a space where every sense is welcome.



This pack includes:


- A fully resourced step-by-step sensory story with facilitation guidance


- Learning objectives to help you plan, differentiate and assess


- Step-by-step sensory wall display activity inviting learners to re-experience the story through a wall display.


- Guest feature 'Repeated Refrains' by Tom McDonald, Director of AAC and Me



Join our character as they explore their wish list to Santa with this festive sensory story that can be enjoyed by sensory learners of all ages.


This comprehensive teaching pack which includes ‘Dear Santa’, a fully resourced, step by step multisensory story, and themed, sensory ideas and activities, is aimed at supporting the five areas of the engagement model, creativity, independence, building communication skills, and supporting other areas of learning linking to curriculum subjects and topics.

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The activities in the stories are designed to promote:

  • Initiation and sensory exploration.

  • Communication skills: anticipation, eye contact, listening, shared attention, and language development.

  • Self-confidence and well-being: trying out new ideas, and skills, persistence.

  • Practicing self-care, independence and enjoying achievement.

  • Self-awareness: asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’.

  • Opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills.

  • Physical Development.

  • Engagement in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts.

  • Development of social & emotional skills: turn-taking & sharing, teamwork.

  • The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes, and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices.


Watch the video of the 'Dear Santa' workshop for a story walk-through.



Dear Santa...

I am writing my letter early this year

As you get lots of


Dedicated to my Dear Dad who wrote the original poem this is based on


Keep Your Christmas Cards for Upcycling!

Receiving cards from family and friends is one of the season’s simple joys. Before they head to the recycling bin, why not transform them into low‑cost, creative and practical activities. Watch this space!



Resources & Teaching Packs

Fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory stories linking individuals to literature, culture, history & topic through the senses.


Each resource includes themed, sensory-rich activities aimed at promoting communication skills, independence and areas of learning.

 

Full List of Titles 

Seasons 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

A Winter Walk 

January Through the Senses 

The Weather 

 

Culture & Celebrations 

A Train Ride Through India 

Book Day 

Bonfire Night 

Burns Night 

Chinese New Year 

Diwali 

Halloween 

Harvest Festival 

Holi 

Harvest Festival 

The Witch  

 

Life Skills, Self Care, Routines and Transitions 

Back to School 

Jobs and Work Experience  

People Who Help Us – The Special School Superheroes 

The Dentist 

Washing Hands 

 

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Sensory Saints  

St Patrick’s Day 

 

Maths 

Shapes – A Multisensory Exploration 

 

Topics and Themes 

Airports and Airplanes 

Elephants 

Journey into Space 

Minibeasts 

The Beach 

The Farm 

The Rainforest 

 

History 

Benjamin Franklin 

The King’s Coronation 

The Queens Jubilee 

The Great Fire of London 

The Romans 

VE Day 

 

Reference 

Listen – An A-Z of Sensory Inspiration to Stimulate the Auditory System 

Sensory Resources for Sensory Learners (800+ Ideas) 

 

Christmas 

Dear Santa (Includes How to Adapt into a Play) 

Rudolph’s Carrots 

 

Traditional Tales 

Goldilocks and the Three Bears 

Jack and the Beanstalk 

Little Red Riding Hood 

The Gingerbread Man 

The Three Little Pigs 

 

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Training and Workshops

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Health & Safety Advice & Disclaimer

Please Read Before Engaging in Any Activities

The author has taken care in preparing the information provided on this website. However, no representation or warranty is made regarding the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content.


All information is intended for pleasure and educational purposes only.

If you choose to apply any ideas or activities described in this blog, on the website, or within any multisensory stories or resources, you do so entirely at your own discretion and assume full responsibility for your actions.


Supervision

  • All activities must be led and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

  • The sensory explorer should be invited to participate freely, without expectation.

  • Never force engagement. Stop immediately if the person shows signs of discomfort or lack of enjoyment.


Allergies & Intolerances

  • If you have any doubts about an activity or prop, seek professional advice before starting.

  • Always check ingredients and materials for potential food, skin, or respiratory allergies.

  • Watch carefully for any signs of reaction (e.g., redness, swelling, breathing difficulties). If symptoms occur, seek immediate medical advice.


Safety Considerations

  • Be aware of potential choking hazards with small items or props.

  • Ensure all materials are safe, age-appropriate, and suitable for the individual’s needs.

  • Activities should be adapted thoughtfully to respect the sensory explorer’s comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.






 
 
 

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