SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.
-
Upload
solomon-palmer -
Category
Documents
-
view
623 -
download
5
Transcript of SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.
![Page 1: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
SENSORY STORYTIME(for 3- 5 year olds)
AT
THE FERGUSON LIBRARY
STAMFORD, CT
![Page 2: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
What is Sensory Storytime?
• A program that combines the books, songs and movement activities of a typical preschool storytime with therapeutic activities from Sensory Integration.
• Includes “sensory diet” activities, but this is not therapy
• Sensory Storytime is good for ALL kids, not just kids with autism or sensory processing issues
![Page 3: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Important ElementsPre-Program
Parent Participation
Predictability (and Repetition)
Personalized
Peer Inclusion
Preparation
Program Plan (Picture Schedule)
![Page 4: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Pre-Program
• Provide Social Story
• Encourage use of Sensory Diet– Alerting, organizing and calming
activities before program
• Library Visit Brochure
http://www.fergusonlibrary.org/sites/default/files/pdf/ASDVisit.pdf
![Page 5: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Parent Participation
• Regular programs for 3-5 year olds can have one adult for many children
• Sensory Storytime has close to one-to-one ratio: – Models activities for parents/caregivers– Gives librarian assistance from adults who
know children well, so program leader doesn’t have to be an expert
– Provides opportunity for parents to network
![Page 6: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Predictability (Repetition)
• Most activities and sequence of activities repeats each week
• Book for the next session is introduced
![Page 7: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Personalized
• Goal is to make the children feel comfortable and safe. Success is greater participation, not mastery.
• Many of these families are used to apologizing for their children and trying in vain to control their behaviors.
WE WELCOME AND ACCEPT THEM AS THEY ARE!
![Page 8: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Peer Inclusion
• Mix of children with special needs and typically-developing peers
• This is preparation for included school programs
• Provides disability awareness for “typical” kids
• Members of both groups learn from the other children
![Page 9: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Preparation• Participation in Sensory Storytime helps
make the library available to families:• Prepares some children to join in other programs
• Prepares children with ASD for regular library visits with family members or school group
• Leads to decrease in negative behaviors as children become familiar with the library and staff and feel safe and welcome
![Page 10: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Program Plan(Picture Schedule)
Shows children what will happen and the order of activities
We use Boardmaker from Mayer-Johnson to make schedule and pictures for flannel board
![Page 11: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
The Program Begins With: Sit In A Circle
Children sit on EducubesParents sit behind children on stools
The leader is in front, next to a flannel board
![Page 12: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Welcome
Shirt Song:____ is wearing a_____ shirt,_____ shirt,_____ shirt,___ is wearinga ____ shirt,and he/sheIs here today.
Color discrimination, learning names, self-identification, texture of flannel, following directions
![Page 13: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Stretch Song
Pull on therabands to classic songs (Itsy, Bitsy Spider; Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes; Row, Row, Row Your Boat)
We use the yellow (lowest resistance). Heavy muscle work while learning common preschool songs
![Page 14: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Brush Your Teeth• Oral motor stimulation (and teeth brushing
practice) to Raffi “Brush Your Teeth” song
We use individually wrapped toothettes, available from Amazon.com
![Page 15: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Bean Bag Parade
• Weighted bean bags (one-half pound each) give proprioceptive input as we march around the room to “Beanbag Parade” by Tumble Tots
Bean bags from funandfunction.com
![Page 16: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Balance BeamWe walk on the oval tactile path to Laurie
Berkner’s “Balance Beam” song
![Page 17: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Read a StoryWe use multiple board books when possible
![Page 18: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Book-related Sensory Activity
For example: Mouse Paint by Ellen Stohl Walsh (mix colors using cool whip and food colors)
![Page 19: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Ends With Free Play Time
• Kids can play in a less structured way
• Parents can use this time to talk to program leader or each other
![Page 20: SENSORY STORYTIME (for 3- 5 year olds) AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY STAMFORD, CT.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022081415/56649db15503460f94aa09b2/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
For More Information
Contact :
Barbara KlipperYouth Services Librarian
The Ferguson Library
1 Public Library Plaza
Stamford, CT 06904
(203) 351-8243
June, 2011