How to create a sensory story

HOW TO CREATE A SENSORY STORY // Sensory stories are a great to use your child's favourite books to build language and have fun talking together. In this video I share some ideas and resources for creating your own.
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[@KirstyESmth]

Hello Bryony. I manage to include smell into my version of Eric Carle's The Tiny Seed. At the end when the beautiful big flower grows I use a large artificial (fabric) flower but I put some geranium aromatherapy oil on it before telling the story. Have to be careful not to make it too strong though so I just add the oil the evening before .

[@BryonyRust]

Kirsty E Smith oh that’s such a cool idea! And lots of our kids are v sensitive to smells, so I love how you’re making the most of that. Thanks for sharing!

[@alexandralaw8228]

We heat bread up prior to reading The Little Red Hen do the warm bread smell captures interest. Of course we eat the bread at the end.

[@BryonyRust]

That is such a fun idea. It's on my list to make more bread this year, so I might just have to try this. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@ayshapaysha]

Thanks for all the inspiration Bryony! (And a giggle or two..!)

[@BryonyRust]

Always a pleasure ayshapaysha! :D

[@samanthaperrins5257]

Smell Salt water spray for the sea Fresh cut grass for going out to play

[@indraniedasgupta715]

Fruits like bananas, strawberries , oranges can be added for smell ...and a bit of taste if you want ...?

[@BryonyRust]

Oh yes great idea!

[@Brindahappy]

The frame could be kept a bit larger

[@AnitaDevi-tg7hy]

Smell - try eating a Jelly Bean, whilst pinching your nose and then release your nose pinch - olfactory voom!

[@BryonyRust]

I will definitely have to try this!