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Sensory Stories and Teaching Resources
The Nutcracker
Discover the magic behind Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, bringing its enchanting characters, dances and musical moments to life through the senses.
Created for learners of all ages, for use across PMLD and SEND provision, inclusive classrooms, specialist settings, home learning and sensory learning environments, this resource invites learners to discover eight contrasting musical pieces through sensory-rich experiences.
Explore the changing rhythms, moods and characters of the music through tactile props, sounds, scents, movement and visual effects, offering opportunities for sensory exploration, communication, choice-making, creativity and shared interaction.
Rooted in a commitment to accessibility, meaningful communication and sensory inclusion, each musical piece offers an invitation to explore, respond and connect.
For Practitioners
An accessible introduction to The Nutcracker Suite and its connection to the ballet
Eight musical pieces with clear, practical facilitation guidance
Core and Movement-Specific Learning & Engagement Outcomes to support planning, differentiation and assessment
Grab-and-go At-a-Glance Prop Guide
Illustrations to support preparation and facilitation.
Flexible activities with accessible alternatives and opportunities for learner-led exploration
Sensory Safety & Access Guidance
For Learners
Step into the magical world of The Nutcracker Suite
Discover eight contrasting musical pieces through sensory exploration
Experience changing rhythms, emotions, and musical characters
Explore movement, sound, scent and visual effects
Express preferences, make choices and enjoy shared musical experiences
Retell the story through magical Nutcracker-themed sensory artwork
Perfect for music sessions, sensory storytelling, creative arts, Christmas-themed learning and immersive classroom experiences.
Created for learners of all ages, for use across PMLD and SEND provision, inclusive classrooms, specialist settings, home learning and sensory learning environments, this resource invites learners to discover eight contrasting musical pieces through sensory-rich experiences.
Explore the changing rhythms, moods and characters of the music through tactile props, sounds, scents, movement and visual effects, offering opportunities for sensory exploration, communication, choice-making, creativity and shared interaction.
Rooted in a commitment to accessibility, meaningful communication and sensory inclusion, each musical piece offers an invitation to explore, respond and connect.
For Practitioners
An accessible introduction to The Nutcracker Suite and its connection to the ballet
Eight musical pieces with clear, practical facilitation guidance
Core and Movement-Specific Learning & Engagement Outcomes to support planning, differentiation and assessment
Grab-and-go At-a-Glance Prop Guide
Illustrations to support preparation and facilitation.
Flexible activities with accessible alternatives and opportunities for learner-led exploration
Sensory Safety & Access Guidance
For Learners
Step into the magical world of The Nutcracker Suite
Discover eight contrasting musical pieces through sensory exploration
Experience changing rhythms, emotions, and musical characters
Explore movement, sound, scent and visual effects
Express preferences, make choices and enjoy shared musical experiences
Retell the story through magical Nutcracker-themed sensory artwork
Perfect for music sessions, sensory storytelling, creative arts, Christmas-themed learning and immersive classroom experiences.
Vivaldi's Autumn
Bring classical music to life through sensory storytelling, props, movement, interaction, and creative exploration.
This resource supports practitioners to introduce learners to Vivaldi's Autumn through a series of accessible sensory experiences linked to the three movements of the music. Learners are invited to explore the sounds, rhythms, and changing moods of the concerto using tactile props, movement activities, scents, visual effects, and sensory-rich interactions.
Designed for PMLD, SEND, and sensory learners, the resource includes:
• A simple explanation of the story behind Vivaldi's Autumn
• Sensory activities linked to each of the three musical movements
• Props, facilitation ideas, and sensory prompts
• Learning and engagement outcomes throughout
• A Forest Awakening sensory art and mark-making extension activity
• Guidance on sensory safety and inclusive practice
Rather than simply listening to the music, learners are supported to experience the harvest celebrations, peaceful rest, and awakening woodland scenes through meaningful sensory exploration, communication, anticipation, choice-making, creativity, and shared interaction.
Perfect for music sessions, sensory storytelling, creative arts, themed learning, and immersive classroom experiences.
This resource supports practitioners to introduce learners to Vivaldi's Autumn through a series of accessible sensory experiences linked to the three movements of the music. Learners are invited to explore the sounds, rhythms, and changing moods of the concerto using tactile props, movement activities, scents, visual effects, and sensory-rich interactions.
Designed for PMLD, SEND, and sensory learners, the resource includes:
• A simple explanation of the story behind Vivaldi's Autumn
• Sensory activities linked to each of the three musical movements
• Props, facilitation ideas, and sensory prompts
• Learning and engagement outcomes throughout
• A Forest Awakening sensory art and mark-making extension activity
• Guidance on sensory safety and inclusive practice
Rather than simply listening to the music, learners are supported to experience the harvest celebrations, peaceful rest, and awakening woodland scenes through meaningful sensory exploration, communication, anticipation, choice-making, creativity, and shared interaction.
Perfect for music sessions, sensory storytelling, creative arts, themed learning, and immersive classroom experiences.
Vivaldi's Winter
Vivaldi’s Winter – A Multisensory Music Journey
Bring classical music to life through sensory storytelling, props, movement, interaction, and creative exploration.
This resource supports practitioners to introduce learners to Vivaldi's Winter through a series of accessible sensory experiences linked to the three movements of the music. Learners are invited to explore the sounds, rhythms, and contrasting moods of the concerto using tactile props, movement activities, scents, visual effects, and sensory-rich interactions.
Designed for PMLD, SEND, and sensory learners, the resource includes:
• A simple explanation of the story behind Vivaldi's Winter
• Sensory activities linked to each of the three musical movements
• Props, facilitation ideas, and sensory prompts
• Learning and engagement outcomes throughout
• A winter ice skating sensory art and mark-making extension activity
• Guidance on sensory safety and inclusive practice
Rather than simply listening to the music, learners are supported to experience icy winds, falling snow, frozen landscapes, warmth by the fire, and the excitement of winter through meaningful sensory exploration, communication, anticipation, choice-making, creativity, and shared interaction.
Perfect for music sessions, sensory storytelling, creative arts, themed learning, and immersive classroom experiences.
Bring classical music to life through sensory storytelling, props, movement, interaction, and creative exploration.
This resource supports practitioners to introduce learners to Vivaldi's Winter through a series of accessible sensory experiences linked to the three movements of the music. Learners are invited to explore the sounds, rhythms, and contrasting moods of the concerto using tactile props, movement activities, scents, visual effects, and sensory-rich interactions.
Designed for PMLD, SEND, and sensory learners, the resource includes:
• A simple explanation of the story behind Vivaldi's Winter
• Sensory activities linked to each of the three musical movements
• Props, facilitation ideas, and sensory prompts
• Learning and engagement outcomes throughout
• A winter ice skating sensory art and mark-making extension activity
• Guidance on sensory safety and inclusive practice
Rather than simply listening to the music, learners are supported to experience icy winds, falling snow, frozen landscapes, warmth by the fire, and the excitement of winter through meaningful sensory exploration, communication, anticipation, choice-making, creativity, and shared interaction.
Perfect for music sessions, sensory storytelling, creative arts, themed learning, and immersive classroom experiences.
Autumn
Step into Autumn and explore the changing season through the senses.
Listen to rustling leaves and distant cries overhead, discover hidden wildlife and harvest time, experience misty mornings and more as you follow the season towards the first signs of Winter.
Created for learners of all ages, for use across PMLD and SEND provision, inclusive classrooms, specialist settings, home learning and sensory learning environments, this resource weaves together tactile props, sounds, scents, tastes and movement with simple poetic language.
Rooted in a commitment to accessibility, meaningful communication, and sensory inclusion, each couplet offers a sensory prompt, guiding the story participant through a journey where every sense is welcome.
For Practitioners
• Clear, full facilitation guidance
• Core and Activity-Specific Learning & Engagement Outcomes
• Grab-and-go Props & Resources at a Glance infographic
• Save time with printable templates
• Sensory Safety & Access guidance
For Learners
• Explore Autumn through a Sensory Story
• Discover and Match Autumn Nature Items
• Share an Autumn Parachute Rhyming Game
• Retell the Story through Sensory Artwork
Listen to rustling leaves and distant cries overhead, discover hidden wildlife and harvest time, experience misty mornings and more as you follow the season towards the first signs of Winter.
Created for learners of all ages, for use across PMLD and SEND provision, inclusive classrooms, specialist settings, home learning and sensory learning environments, this resource weaves together tactile props, sounds, scents, tastes and movement with simple poetic language.
Rooted in a commitment to accessibility, meaningful communication, and sensory inclusion, each couplet offers a sensory prompt, guiding the story participant through a journey where every sense is welcome.
For Practitioners
• Clear, full facilitation guidance
• Core and Activity-Specific Learning & Engagement Outcomes
• Grab-and-go Props & Resources at a Glance infographic
• Save time with printable templates
• Sensory Safety & Access guidance
For Learners
• Explore Autumn through a Sensory Story
• Discover and Match Autumn Nature Items
• Share an Autumn Parachute Rhyming Game
• Retell the Story through Sensory Artwork
Ghosts Ghouls Skeletons
Halloween
The Witch
Cause and Effect
Student Enterprise
Vesak
Circle Time
Vivaldi Spring
Vivaldi’s Spring – A Multisensory Music Journey
Bring classical music to life through sensory storytelling, props, movement, interaction, and creative exploration.
This resource supports practitioners to introduce learners to Vivaldi's Spring through a series of accessible sensory experiences linked to the three movements of the music. Learners are invited to explore the sounds, rhythms, and changing moods of the concerto using tactile props, movement activities, scents, visual effects, and sensory-rich interactions.
Designed for PMLD, SEND, and sensory learners, the resource includes:
• A simple explanation of the story behind Vivaldi's Spring
• Sensory activities linked to each of the three musical movements
• Props, facilitation ideas, and sensory prompts
• Learning and engagement outcomes throughout.
• Guidance on sensory safety and inclusive practice.
• Sensory Art Activity: Woolly Sheep in Vivaldi's Spring Meadow
Rather than simply listening to the music, learners are supported to experience birdsong, gentle breezes, fresh spring flowers and herbs, grazing sheep, peaceful countryside sounds and spring celebrations through meaningful sensory exploration, communication, anticipation, choice-making, creativity, and shared interaction.
Perfect for music sessions, sensory storytelling, creative arts, themed learning, and immersive classroom experiences.
Bring classical music to life through sensory storytelling, props, movement, interaction, and creative exploration.
This resource supports practitioners to introduce learners to Vivaldi's Spring through a series of accessible sensory experiences linked to the three movements of the music. Learners are invited to explore the sounds, rhythms, and changing moods of the concerto using tactile props, movement activities, scents, visual effects, and sensory-rich interactions.
Designed for PMLD, SEND, and sensory learners, the resource includes:
• A simple explanation of the story behind Vivaldi's Spring
• Sensory activities linked to each of the three musical movements
• Props, facilitation ideas, and sensory prompts
• Learning and engagement outcomes throughout.
• Guidance on sensory safety and inclusive practice.
• Sensory Art Activity: Woolly Sheep in Vivaldi's Spring Meadow
Rather than simply listening to the music, learners are supported to experience birdsong, gentle breezes, fresh spring flowers and herbs, grazing sheep, peaceful countryside sounds and spring celebrations through meaningful sensory exploration, communication, anticipation, choice-making, creativity, and shared interaction.
Perfect for music sessions, sensory storytelling, creative arts, themed learning, and immersive classroom experiences.
Vivaldi's Summer A Multisensory Music Journey
Bring classical music to life through sensory storytelling, props, movement, interaction, and creative exploration.
This resource supports practitioners to bring the dramatic story behind Vivaldi’s Summer to life through a series of accessible sensory experiences linked to the three movements of the music.
Learners are invited to explore the sounds, rhythms, and changing moods of the concerto using tactile props, scents, movement, visual effects, and sensory-rich interactions.
These experiences offer opportunities for meaningful sensory exploration, communication, anticipation, choice-making, creativity, and shared interaction.
Each experience can be explored at the learner’s own pace, with opportunities to participate in their own way.
Designed for PMLD, SEND, and sensory learners, the resource includes:
• A simple explanation of the story behind Vivaldi’s Summer
• Sensory activities linked to each of the three musical movements
• Props, preparation guidance, facilitation ideas, and sensory prompts
• Learning and engagement outcomes throughout
• A themed sensory art and mark-making extension activity
• Guidance on sensory safety and inclusive practice
Perfect for music sessions, sensory storytelling, creative arts, seasonal learning, and immersive classroom experiences.
This resource supports practitioners to bring the dramatic story behind Vivaldi’s Summer to life through a series of accessible sensory experiences linked to the three movements of the music.
Learners are invited to explore the sounds, rhythms, and changing moods of the concerto using tactile props, scents, movement, visual effects, and sensory-rich interactions.
These experiences offer opportunities for meaningful sensory exploration, communication, anticipation, choice-making, creativity, and shared interaction.
Each experience can be explored at the learner’s own pace, with opportunities to participate in their own way.
Designed for PMLD, SEND, and sensory learners, the resource includes:
• A simple explanation of the story behind Vivaldi’s Summer
• Sensory activities linked to each of the three musical movements
• Props, preparation guidance, facilitation ideas, and sensory prompts
• Learning and engagement outcomes throughout
• A themed sensory art and mark-making extension activity
• Guidance on sensory safety and inclusive practice
Perfect for music sessions, sensory storytelling, creative arts, seasonal learning, and immersive classroom experiences.
Summer
Antibullying
Sensory Spaces
People Who Help Us
Transitions
Sensory Bottles
Journey into Space
Sensory Saints
The Great Fire of London
Sensory Resources for Sensory Learners
Victoria Navin of Rhyming Multisensory Stories holding a fabric swatch and sensory resources
Airports & Airplanes
The Farm
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