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Spring 1 "The Big Freeze"
In this section, you'll find some stories for you to read and listen to at home. Scroll through to find which story you'd like to listen to. Adapt any of the following stories by adding in some sensory items to make the story more sensory and exciting! Try making some penguins out of old toilet rolls just like the one from the Expressive Arts folder, and then use it to refer to when telling the story.
We hope you enjoy listening and reading the stories and let us know which one is your favourite!
A Penguin is another special animal that lives in the Antartic and finds it difficult living in such cold conditions! This is a funny story about a funny little penguin called Tacky by Helen Lester.
Listen to this story called, "Way Up in the Arctic", and have a go at making some of the animals in the Expressive Arts file. Bring the story to life, and once you've made them you can then use them, interacting with them when you listen to the story!
What noises do they make? Can you guess?
With help check the internet, or click the links below.
Caribou Sound
Polar Bear Sound
Whale Sound
We were unable to find to specifically find a Belugas whale sound so take a listen to a different whale's sound..
Walrus Sound
Seal Sound
Arctic Wolf Howl
Snowy Owl Sound
Arctic Fox Sound
Penguin Sound
Enjoy this sensory story about a hungry Polar Bear trying to find some food to eat. Use as many objects as possible for the children to interact with and feel. Be imaginative and resourceful and adapt using what you have around the house. e.g. Use a teddy bear instead of Polar bear as they both have fur and therefore the 'feel' would be similar. You could also use some cotton wool for your child to feel: 'A big bear with white fur.'
Open this link below and you be able to share the story. You also will see a table to help you find the resources. Have fun and enjoy with your child, adapting as imaginatively as possible!!
The Snow Bear
Resources used in Snow Bear
| Polar bear toy/puppet | Sequined fabric | Bird squawk sound effect | Rocks sensory tray | Ice cubes |
| Tummy rumbling sound effect | Splash sound effect | Feathers | Cold water | Drum beat to walking |
| Looking sign/gesture | Mirrors | Ice in water | Swim sign/gesture | Crunching snow sound |
| Squishy texture | Disco torch | Bird squawk sound effect | Jump sign/gesture | Crunch cereal in white bag |
| Fish smell | Underwater sensory Umbrella | Swirling blue or white lights | Splash sound effect | Underwater umbrella (Fish) |
Meet some other Arctic animals in this next story and have a go at making some. ( See expressive Arts folder) Which one is your favourite?
With help try to find what sound they make on the internet.
