About
Sensory Stories Derbyshire uses a multi-faceted approach to engage primary-aged learners in story-building in a way which is fun and interactive.
Our Background
I set up this business when I discovered that although there’s a multitude of sensory baby classes for newborns and toddlers, there didn’t seem to be any workshops available for mainstream schools.
I have 11 years of experience in primary teaching and formerly worked at a mainstream primary school in Derbyshire. I hold a fully-enhanced DBS and a PGCE.
This is currently a solo-operating business so I am only able to cover Chesterfield and the surrounding areas at present.
Our Service
Drawing on the body’s senses, workshops are set up so that children can engage in the joy of story-building by exploring colour, light, touch, sound and movement.
High Compatibility
There is an increasing need for sensory learning in schools and our workshops target this in a way which directly links with the school curriculum.
Sensory Stories Derbyshire develops skills in English, science, PSHE, topic and expressive arts.
Choosing a Sensory Zone
Schools may choose one zone for their workshop theme and this can be tailored to tie in with any topic that they may be covering with their classes.
Sensory Stories Derbyshire is proud to be inclusive for all mainstream learners between Y1-6.
So what does a workshop look like for KS2?
- A brief meet & greet with your class and an introduction to your chosen zone.
- Use of sound effects and movement to immerse the children and get them thinking about their zone.
- Discussion around the story-building process.
- Children will then be split into groups to work together on a specific story element. The corners of the hall will be set up as separate sensory areas for this along with question prompts and paper to write on.
- We will then come back together in the centre of the hall to begin sharing through discussion.
- Adult-led story-building for the opening to a story. Whatever the children have made can then be taken back to class for further exploration with their teacher after the workshop.
And workshops for KS1?
They will run similarly to the KS2 workshops but there will be a heavier focus on expression through movement and producing stories orally rather than through writing. Children will explore story-building through discussions around colour, sound and emotions.
Please note that for ALL WORKSHOPS, the class teacher must be present throughout. Classroom teaching assistants are also welcome to join in.