Websites
PAMIS – Virtual Activity Programme – designed to support the physical and emotional well-being of families during the COVID-19 outbreak. Resources include videos on sensory regulation (parents guide), and ideas for sensory art, music, drama, postural care and multi-sensory story making.
Mainspring Arts – dedicated to increasing neurodiversity in the arts. Contains a suite of six sensory stories for children and young people with PMLD, about social distancing and lockdown experiences.
Collar and Cuffs A not-for-profit sensory musical theater company. On their website you will find links to free digital resources for their production ‘Be Not Afraid’ a sensory telling of Shakespeare’s The Tempest as well as information about their next releases.
The Sensory Projects – Great site in general, however they also have a much more extensive list of resources than those outlined here!
The Sensory Projects (Website)
Inclusive Teach Includes an A-Z of sensory activities
Singing Hands Not just music videos, you’ll find links to makaton signed stories as well – including one signed by Mr Tumble himself!
Online Videos
Sensory Sound – A music provision for those with mild to profound learning difficulties – new songs every week with ideas and instructions on accompanying sensory activities. Sample video below.
Molly Bertrand Creative learning specialist and special needs teacher. Aimed more at Primary Key Stages who will enjoy ‘Pink Class Music Time’ and ‘What’s in Molly’s suitcase’.
Jensory Fun sensory sessions. New videos added bi-weekly. Sample below.
Roller coasters – Stay with me! For the more adventurous why not go on a virtual roller coaster, support your child by sitting them in front of you and move with the roller coaster, you could even have a spray bottle or bucket of water available for splashes on the water rides. Great for vestibular and propriceptive activity, and possibly a whole lot of fun. Example below!
Live Activities
Positive Eye Idea Machine Offering an interactive and practical fun inspiring story session. Live three times a week (Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 4pm) on Facebook
Positive Eye Idea Machine (Facebook Page)
Belltree Music Therapy CIC Live Interactive Music Sessions with a music therapist every Tuesday at 11am via their Facebook Page. Previous videos can be found by following the link below.
Belltree Music Therapy CIC (Facebook Page)
Soundabout Live! – Fun music sessions for people of all ages with PMLD and SLD, live on their Facebook Page every Tuesday and Saturday at 2pm.
Story Massage – combines positive touch with storytelling. It is a fully inclusive programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Live sessions every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm on their Facbook Page.
Electric Umbrella Registered charity challenging the perception about people with learning disabilities and enriching and empowering lives through music. Live sessions of music and madness weekdays at 11am via Facebook. They also have a Zoom singalong! Fun for everyone but aimed at older learners.