{"id":7130,"date":"2017-01-27T09:51:46","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T17:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/?p=7130"},"modified":"2020-02-27T15:16:36","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T23:16:36","slug":"sensory-storytime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/2017\/sensory-storytime\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensory Storytime"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>&#8220;If a child can&#8217;t learn the way we teach, than maybe we should teach the way they learn&#8221; ~ Ignacio Estrada<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sensory Storytime is a fun, interactive, educational\u00a0storytime designed for preschool age children with autism and\/or sensory challenges.\u00a0 It involves books, songs, movement and\u00a0therapeutic play\u00a0that incorporate the five senses.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sensory Storytime differs from a regular storytime in the following ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The use of a picture schedule to manage transitions<\/li>\n<li>The availability of fidget toys to enhance focus and calm<\/li>\n<li>One to two reciprocal activities to foster social interaction<\/li>\n<li>A flexible approach which allows sensory seekers to roam<\/li>\n<li>Educube chairs to provide physical structure<\/li>\n<li>Limited to no more than 10 children per session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Picture Schedule<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7137 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/flannel-board-sensory-177x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"177\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/flannel-board-sensory-177x300.jpg 177w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/flannel-board-sensory-296x500.jpg 296w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/flannel-board-sensory.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Picture schedules are used in Sensory Storytime to aid\u00a0children in managing transitions between activities or tasks.\u00a0 Each picture illustrates an element in the storytime; once an element is completed, the\u00a0picture is removed from the board.\u00a0Using the pictures\u00a0helps the children anticipate change, which minimizes their anxiety and provides much-needed structure.<\/p>\n<h4>Educube Chairs<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7148 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/educube-chair-268x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/educube-chair-268x300.png 268w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/educube-chair-447x500.png 447w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/educube-chair.png 460w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7175 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/cherie-lamanda-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/cherie-lamanda-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/cherie-lamanda-175x131.jpg 175w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/cherie-lamanda-667x500.jpg 667w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/cherie-lamanda.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Educube chairs are used in Sensory Storytime to\u00a0support children with sensory integration issues.\u00a0 Children with autism or sensory integration disorder\u00a0often\u00a0have difficulty with proprioception.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Proprioception (or kinesthesia) is the sense though which we perceive the position and movement of our body, including our sense of equilibrium and balance, senses that depend on the notion of force (Jones, 2000).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>From:\u00a0<a class=\"anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/B9780124072374000050\" data-aa-region=\"aa-tp-definition-book-title\" data-aa-name=\"Psychology of Learning and Motivation\" data-hack=\"#\"><span class=\"anchor-text\">Psychology of Learning and Motivation,\u00a02013<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Educube chairs encase a child&#8217;s body, creating\u00a0a physical boundary that facilitates relaxation and muscle control.\u00a0 These chairs are also helpful for children\u00a0with Cerebral Palsy or Down&#8217;s Syndrome.<\/p>\n<h4>Fidget Toys<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7150 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/sensory-toys-300x224.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/sensory-toys-300x224.png 300w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/sensory-toys-175x131.png 175w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/sensory-toys.png 377w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fidget toys are made available to provide sensory\/tactile stimulation\u00a0to calm the senses and reduce anxiety.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Winter Session &#8211; 1st Meeting<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Theme:\u00a0 COLORS!<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>Stories<\/h4>\n<p>The books chosen for Sensory Storytime are the same books we would choose for a toddler or preschool storytime.\u00a0 They need to be colorful with simple text and a well-defined concept or a linear, easy-to-follow story.\u00a0 If we have a group of children who have difficulty sitting through even a few pages, we can paraphrase the text or use props such as handheld puppets to\u00a0encourage engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Listed below are two books that are easily adapted for Sensory Storytime.\u00a0 Bold, bright illustrations and repetition\u00a0make\u00a0them\u00a0excellent picks!\u00a0 Click onto each image to find the book in our library catalog.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pasadena.iii.com\/iii\/encore\/record\/C__Rb1305856__Sthe%20deep%20blue%20sea__P0%2C3__Orightresult__U__X7?lang=eng&amp;suite=pasadena\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7133 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/deep-blue-sea-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/deep-blue-sea-300x233.jpg 300w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/deep-blue-sea.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/pasadena.iii.com\/iii\/encore\/record\/C__Rb1305856__Sthe%20deep%20blue%20sea__P0%2C3__Orightresult__U__X7?lang=eng&amp;suite=pasadena\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7132 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/Wow-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/Wow-300x212.jpg 300w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/Wow.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Flannelboard<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Little Mouse, Little Mouse<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Little mouse, little mouse are you in the<\/p>\n<p>red, green, brown, yellow&#8230;HOUSE?<\/p>\n<p>We ask the children to cover their eyes as we place the mouse behind one of the houses.\u00a0 They then get the opportunity to guess which color house the mouse is hiding behind.\u00a0 Anticipation, rhyme, guessing, and reciprocal interaction make this a particularly good choice for Sensory Storytime!\u00a0 Since it is interactive, it gives the children who need to move around the room an opportunity to come forward and touch the flannel and remove the chosen house with the help of a parent or\u00a0the storytime leader.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7131 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/little-mouse-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/little-mouse-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/little-mouse-375x500.jpg 375w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/little-mouse.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Reciprocal and\/or Tactile Songs &amp; Activities<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Hello Everybody How Are You?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hello everybody, how are you? How are you?<\/p>\n<p>Hello there ________ (child&#8217;s name)<\/p>\n<p>How are you today?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roll the Ball Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>(reiprocol activity using a textured ball)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Sing to tune of <em>Row, Row, Row Your Boat<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p>Roll, roll, roll the ball (roll ball to specific child while singing)<\/p>\n<p>Roll the ball to\u00a0________ (child&#8217;s name)<\/p>\n<p>(Repeat child&#8217;s name 3X) ________ ________ _______,<\/p>\n<p>Roll the ball to me (wait for child to roll the ball back with help from parent\/caregiver)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bean Bag Rock <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(fine and gross motor skill activity using weighted bean bags)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weighted bean bags are passed out to each child.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7166 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/Beanbags-300x176.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/Beanbags-300x176.jpg 300w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/Beanbags.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0 We generally use the Bean Bag Rock song\/activity which is #3 on the <strong>bean bag<\/strong> <em>activities &amp; coordination skills<\/em> CD (see below).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7165 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/bean-bag-activities-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/bean-bag-activities-300x203.jpg 300w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/bean-bag-activities.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children follow the song&#8217;s instructions with help from a parent\/caregiver or the storytime leader.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bean Bag Rock (abbreviated lyrics)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Shake, shake, shake your beanbag<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Come on, come on shake your beanbag.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Shake, shake, shake your beanbag <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Shake your beanbag, don&#8217;t let it drop,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Let&#8217;s all do the beanbag rock.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The song continues with the children being instructed to place the beanbag on various body parts (knee, head, toe, elbow)\u00a0and also asks the children to hold the beanbag up high and down low.<\/li>\n<li>The movements help with body identification, developing fine and gross motor skills and with following directions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Closing Songs<\/h4>\n<p>We try to maintain consistency with the songs and activities we use in our Sensory Storytime sessions.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The repetition builds familiarity and provides the predictability children with autism require.\u00a0 Sessions generally last 5-6 weeks with one meeting a week.<\/p>\n<p>Two universally known songs that are always big hits are <em>Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star<\/em>\u00a0and <em>Itsy Bitsy Spider<\/em>.\u00a0 The finger movements used with the songs help build fine motor skills and enhance focus.<\/p>\n<p>Click here\u00a0for video:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_hthbX82oKA\">Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Click here for video:<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H7QsYP976mE\">Itsy Bitsy Spider<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Goodbye Friends<\/strong> (in sign)<\/p>\n<p><em>Sung to the tune of Goodnight Ladies<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Goodbye friends, goodbye friends, goodbye friends<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to say goodbye.\u00a0 Click here for video:\u00a0 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bLxJMHY7p3I\">Goodbye Friends<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>FREE PLAY<\/h4>\n<p>Each Sensory Storytime ends with roughly 20 minutes of free play.\u00a0 For free play, we pull out some therapeutic play materials to facilitate sensory and\u00a0interactive play.\u00a0 See the photographs below for examples of what we use:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7170 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/ball-pit-300x268.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/ball-pit-300x268.png 300w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/ball-pit.png 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7169 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/sensory-blocks-300x203.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/sensory-blocks-300x203.png 300w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/sensory-blocks.png 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7168 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/parachute-300x235.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/parachute-300x235.png 300w, http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/sites\/10\/2017\/01\/parachute.png 488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Extend the Fun and Learning<\/h4>\n<p>Extend the fun at home by checking out one of our Sensory Storytime kits.\u00a0 Each kit is themed and contains 2-3 books, a sensory toy and an activity and\/or music CD.\u00a0 The kits are housed at Lamanda Park Branch Library but can be placed on hold and sent\u00a0to a Pasadena Public Library location of your choice.\u00a0 Click here for a list of\u00a0themes:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/pasadena.iii.com\/iii\/encore\/record\/C__Rb1523527__SSensory%20Storytime%20Kit__Orightresult__U__X7?la\">Sensory Storytime Kit.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;If a child can&#8217;t learn the way we teach, than maybe we should teach the way they learn&#8221; ~ Ignacio Estrada Sensory Storytime is a fun, interactive, educational\u00a0storytime designed for preschool age children with autism and\/or sensory challenges.\u00a0 It involves books, songs, movement and\u00a0therapeutic play\u00a0that incorporate the five senses.\u00a0 Sensory 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