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Make, Do and SEND

Our Early Years SEND Team has created some story-focused craft resources with the needs of children with SEND particularly in mind.

We know that resources can be costly but by reusing and recycling materials creatively we can create resources that are engaging and supportive, whilst also helping the environment.

The sheets below explain how to make the resources and include some ideas on how to use them with children, which will be dependent on individual needs.

Previous festival resources

Activities

Mini makes

Many thanks to Heidi Latronico of PECT for creating our Family Activity Pack and for providing these videos which show you how to complete some of the activities shown in the book.

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Please note, that children should be supervised whilst completing the activities to ensure their safety. Particularly when handling small or sharp items. Remember to also wash hands after touching soil, mini beasts, or litter/recycling.

Moth resource

Many thanks to Rose Feather for creating this resource about moths. The resource will be shared with families at Rose’s storytelling sessions.

Moth resource1.79MBpdf
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Make your own paintbrushes

Many thanks to Ellie Sandall for creating this resource about using recycled materials to make paintbrushes. The resource will be shared with families at Ellie’s storytelling sessions.

Make your own paintbrushes179KBpdf
Size: 179KBFile format: pdf

Aiken Drum's treasure hunt

Many thanks to Marion Leeper for creating this resource about Aiken Drum. The resource will be shared with families at Marion’s storytelling sessions.

Aiken Drum's treasure hunt798KBpdf
Size: 798KBFile format: pdf

Marion Leeper's Story Ideas

Follow, that Bee - leaflet290KBpdf
Size: 290KBFile format: pdf
Sticks and Stones - booklet5.15MBpdf
Size: 5.15MBFile format: pdf

Read more stories from Marion Leeper at marionleeperstoryteller.co.uk.

Booklists

Books about the environment

BookTrust's selection of books aimed at babies and toddlers teaches about animals and nature and will inspire them to care about their environment.

Audio stories, and resources

The3Engineers have recorded their children’s stories as audiobooks, created free content for teachers to use with their students, and fun activity sheets for everyone.

Brilliant bee books

To help children find out about how important bees are to our world, BookTrust has put together a list of books about brilliant bees.

Festival of Stories Bookmark757KBpdf
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Rhymes

Makaton songs and signs

Many thanks to Katie Durrell, Makaton tutor, for producing these videos for us. Thanks also to The Makaton Charity for supporting our Festival of Stories work.

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Messages

FoS Messages 1-51.28MBpdf
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