Module 7C: Sensory on a Shoestring resources
This section will look at how to use cheap, easily sourced sensory materials and toys to create engaging sensory learning activities in your sensory corner. These ‘sensory on a shoestring’ ideas can be used in any learning environment too - such as a Multisensory room.
For each ‘sensory on a shoestring’ resources, we’ll share a video of what to do with each piece.
More details on other equipment that Richard and Lois Hirstwood recommend
- www.hirstwood.com – Multi Sensory Training and support for 'Special Educationalists'
- www.youtube.com/user/richardh53 – Richard Hirstwood has 30 years experience in the field of the Multi Sensory Room (MSR) or 'Studio'. He was one of the innovators of multi sensory rooms in the 1980's UK
Key Points
- A sensory corner is a smaller area often within a bigger space offering less controlled opportunities for sensory stimulation/learning opportunities
- Resources in a sensory corner are ‘cheap and cheerful’
- Resources in sensory corners can create many cheap and effective exciting curriculum opportunities
Thinking Point
Identify a corner of your classroom that could be used to make a temporary sensory space. What would you need to achieve this.