Sensory Stories
A collection of multisensory stories written to enhance storytelling with sensory learners
boo the ghost
In an old house on the edge of town Lived a Ghost named Boo in a spooky white gown He loved to play tricks (like most Ghosts do) Hiding keys …
MR maize ‘late summer days’
‘Underneath the bright blue sky, In a field where the corn stands high, Lives a Scarecrow called Mr Maize, Enjoying the last Summer rays,’ Mr. Maize is a short sensory …
INTO THE BLUE
‘Into The Blue’ is a multisensory Ocean adventure with a written narrative that takes your learners to the bottom of the deep Sea. There, they will have a close encounter …
UNDER THE STARS
‘Under The Stars’ is a nighttime sensory camping experience perfect for sharing with learners in a sensory or dark room (although not essential). The session does not require fancy equipment …
MR MAIZE’S NEW CLOTHES
Mr Mazie’s New Clothes is a short sensory story by Sensory Soup about a Scarecrow named Mr. Mazie who has been alone outside during the cold Winter. Finally, Spring has …
THE LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER
The Legend of the Christmas Spider is a magical Christmas sensory story adapted from a Ukrainian folk tale that may explain why we began decorating our Christmas Trees with tinsel.
Granny
My Granny is not like other Grannies; she always wears a hat Long cloak, stripy socks, her hair in a plait. Granny is a short sensory story by Sensory Soup …
Winter Snow
Outside, fresh snow is falling softly to the ground. The old flakes beneath make a crisp and crunchy sound. Chilly winds twirl to and fro, loud, fast, quiet, slow. Winter …
An Alien Encounter
One night while I was sleeping, I was awoken by a boom. The whole house was shaking as lights spun round the room. An Alien Encounter is a short rhyming …
We Plough the Fields & Scatter
‘We Plough the Fields and Scatter’ is a well-known traditional Harvest Hymn. The words of the hymn make a wonderful sensory story, perfect for sharing during Harvest time and as …
The Mermaids
Do you know what the Fairies tell, makes the white foam on every swell ? Mermaids are washing the clothes today, and that’s Fairy Soapsuds, they say. ‘The Mermaids’ is …
Roll Up, Roll Up
Roll Up, Roll Up, take your seat under the Big Top Roll Up, Roll Up is a short rhyming sensory story about the Circus written by Sensory Soup. This resource …
I Am A Superhero
‘I Am A Superhero,’ but nobody knows, as I keep my special cape hidden inside my clothes !’ ‘I Am A Superhero’ is a short rhyming sensory story activity with …
A Visit To The Garden Centre
Spring has arrived, the weather is perfect for getting back outside to prepare gardens for the warmer days ahead. ‘A Vist To The Garden Centre’ is a story & with …
Compost Peat
Compost Peat is a short rhyming sensory story written by Sensory Soup about a worm called Compost Peat. Compost Peat lives way down in a compost heap. He never goes …
Ladybird, Ladybird
Ladybird, Ladybird is a short rhyming sensory story by Sensory Soup about a Ladybird who has been hibernating through the cold Winter months awaiting the arrival of Spring. A perfect …
Jack & The Beanstalk
A communication through touch story about the famous fairytale ‘Jack & The Beanstalk.’ This sensory story activity retells the main parts of the story using music, massage and sensory resources. …
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
‘Walking in a Winter Wonderland is a well-known song written by Felix Bernard that we often hear on the radio and in the shops around the festive period. The song’s …
A Windy Day In Spring
‘A Windy Day’ in Spring is a story about the warm Springtime breeze & how it stirs up all the wonderful things we love about Spring weather. This sensory story …
What A Wonderful World
‘What A Wonderful World’ is a beautiful song by Louis Armstrong. We have created a sensory story from this song’s words, brilliant for a Spring or Summer theme or an …
Hooray For Hoppy By Tim Hopgood
FREE RESOURCE. Hooray for Hoppy By Tim Hopgood is a story about a rabbit who wakes up on the first day of Spring after a long Winter, Hoppy uses his …
Mad About Minibeasts by Giles Andreae
Mad About Minibeasts by Giles Andreae & David Wojtowycz. Discover the wonderful world of Minibeasts with this fantastic, fun, rhyming story about slimy snails, buzzing bees, wiggly worms and many …
Our Little Orange Car
‘Our Little Orange Car’ is a sensory story about a journey back from Grandma’s house, along the bumpy road, past motorbikes and through the rain. This story sensory story would …
‘Walters Wonderful Web’ by Tim Hopgood
‘Walters Wonderful Web’ by Tim Hopgood is a wonderful story about a spider who tries to spin the perfect web. Walters webs are woven into special shapes but when the …