Resources

We all benefit from a multisensory approach to understanding and engaging with the bible.

Think about the children, which senses they can make good use of and the activity planned. Let your imagination run wild

• Looking:    pictures, posters, photos, puppets, sign language, symbols on timetable schedules, video, torches, bubbles, glittery paper, hats, mirrors, reward stickers and chart, 'traffic light'  cards, communication books, etrans, 
• Touching:  objects to help understanding, stress balls, concentrators, a 'snuggle' blanket, beanbags, foot washing, story bags, watersprays, musical instruments, finger painting, pencil grips,  sand trays with small figures, parachutes,  playdough, different materials, dressing up, bowls of rice,pebbles,jelly
• Smelling:    spices, perfumes, essential oils, fresh bread, old fish!, 'smelly' felt tip pens, chocolate, flowers, trees 
• Listening:   music, instruments, songs including a child's name, paper rustling, wind (use a fan) blowing, water splashing,  boom boxes, traffic, whispers,  talking buttons, timers,  
• Tasting:     sweet and sour - sugar and lemon,  bread, fruits, salt, hot and cold, smoothies, drinks, water, locusts( I did find a website where you can buy them for eating! )   

Be aware that some children on the autistic spectrum may be hypersensitive and  not enjoy touching wet or messy things and may want to wear ear defenders during loud music and singing times. 

Ear defenders - find them at your local builders or DIYstore 

Symbols - www.widit.com  or www.cricksoft.com  have great software so that you can make just what you want 

Braille and big print resources- www.torchtrust.org 

Parachute inclusive bible stories - www.throughtheroof.org 

Signing- www.deafchristian.org.uk or www.bsl.com

Talking buttons - www.inclusive.co.uk

Concentrators - www.tangletoys.com

small figures, interesting materials and lots of fun - charity shops