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Free, do-it-yourself multi-sensory storytelling resources
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Welcome to the Bag Books Resource Hub — a free space filled with accessible sensory storytelling resources for anyone supporting children or adults with severe or profound learning disabilities.
Our DIY stories are simple, engaging, and designed for use in one-to-one or group sessions at home, in special schools, day centres, or community settings. Like our classic Bag Books, each story pairs a few short lines with suggested sensory props — everyday objects you’re likely to have on hand.
What’s inside the Resource Hub?
Downloadable DIY Multi-Sensory Stories
Choose from a growing collection of themed stories, including:
Real-life and PSHE topics – First Day at School, A Visit to the Hospital, Remembering Grandad
History-themed stories – VE Day, The Olympics
Seasonal and imaginative tales – Easter Surprise, Alien Adventure
Each story includes a printable storyboard and suggested sensory props, with simple alternatives to make it accessible and affordable.
Storytelling Demonstration Videos
See how stories are brought to life
Great for first-time storytellers, carers or teachers looking for inspiration
Craft and Prep Guides
Step-by-step videos for making your own sensory props
Using household or classroom materials
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DIY Stories
Our multi-sensory stories are grouped into themes to help you find the right one for the moment. Whether you're supporting someone through a big change, exploring a special event, or diving into an imaginative adventure, there’s something here for every setting.
Each story is designed for one-to-one use, using simple props and sensory prompts to bring it to life. They’re especially helpful for children and adults with severe or profound learning disabilities.
01. Everyday Life and Emotional Literacy
These stories help listeners make sense of everyday experiences, understand emotions, and cope with change. They’re great for PSHE sessions, wellbeing support, or simply helping someone feel more prepared.
Curriculum links: PSHE, SEMH, Communication, Health and Wellbeing
Sam's First Day At School
Get ready for the first day at a new school with Sam! While Sam feels excited, there's a bit of anxiety too. This DIY Sensory Story is crafted to help navigate new environments, routines, and faces, making the transition smoother and more comfortable.
Logan's Visit to Hospital
Join Logan as he navigates the hospital in this immersive DIY sensitive story. From unfamiliar scents to comforting touches, experience every moment as Logan receives care and prepares for his operation.
A Sad Day
A grief story designed to help the understanding of a loved one passing. James hears the sad news that his friend Gordon has died.
Moving Day
Leanna and her family are moving house. She packs up her things, and all seems well when they get to the house, until Dad admits he's lost the keys.
Remembering Grandad This Christmas
As we move into the festive season, we do so remembering family and friends who we have sadly lost. This gentle and heartwarming sensory story invites you to celebrate the memory of a loved one during the festive season. Feel free to adapt the story to remember the person who holds a special place in your own family’s memories.
It's Thursday, It's Jab Day!
A brand new story to help navigate and explain a trip to get the Covid-19 vaccine.
02. Remembrance and National Events
These stories explore national moments, historical events, and people we remember. They support learning about history, citizenship, and shared experiences.
Curriculum links: History, PSHE, Citizenship, British Values
The Queen's Visit
It's an exciting day as the Queen's coming to visit! Time to get the place all ship shape for her arrival – there's lots to do.
Remembering 11 O'Clock
Remembering at 11 O’Clock is a multi-sensory story inviting listeners to honour those who have served. Created for Remembrance Day, it offers a quiet moment to reflect with gratitude.
Tommy's Big Olympic Adventure
Join Tommy on a thrilling Olympic adventure, filled with sensory experiences and inspiring challenges!
A Day for Heroes
A Day for Heroes is our new DIY sensory story commemorating D-Day's 80th anniversary. Feel the ocean's breeze and hear the rhythmic echoes of boots on the shore in this sensory tribute to bravery and sacrifice.
VE Celebrations - A Special Day!
Step back to 1945 and relive the joy of VE Day with this engaging, multi-sensory celebration of peace and togetherness.
His Majesty's Coronation
Get ready to celebrate the King's Coronation with our new sensory story!
03. Seasonal and Cultural Celebrations
Stories that link to familiar festivals, traditions, and times of year. They’re ideal for building routine, celebrating together, and learning about the world around us.
Curriculum links: RE, PSHE, Culture and Community, Weather and Seasons
Mei's Chinese New Year
Mei's Chinese New Year is a joyful multi-sensory story that brings the sights, sounds and traditions of the Chinese New Year to life.
Easter – A Story of Hope
A multi-sensory version of the Easter story, following the journey from Palm Sunday to the resurrection.
Lighting Up Hannukah
Join in the celebrations of the Jewish Festival of Lights. Light the menorah, spin the dreidel, taste the latkes and learn about Hanukkah through this joyful sensory story
The Christmas Story
Celebrate Christmas with a sensory telling of the nativity story.
A Snowy Day
Callum and Leanna wake up to find it has snowed, and set about playing in the snow. Having made a snowman and snow angels, they realise the snow has made their trousers wet, so they go back in for a hot chocolate.
Priya’s Diwali Day
Celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights with Priya as she makes rangoli, lights diyas, enjoys sweets and watches fireworks in a colourful sensory story of Diwali traditions.
04. Imaginative and Creative Adventures
These playful, fictional stories are perfect for sparking curiosity, encouraging creativity, and exploring new ideas in a fun and sensory way.
Curriculum links: Literacy, Drama, Art and Design, Creative Thinking
Don't Say Egg!
Jerry is taking James shopping at the supermarket, but can't work out why he keeps saying "egg"... Until the eggs fall out of the trolley and smash on the floor!
The Alien Planet
Karl and his Dad land their spaceship on a strange alien planet. Despite being warned not to touch anything, Karl touches an unusual plant, and gets a bit of a shock.
The Secret Ingredient
Sabrina decides to make a chocolate birthday cake for Anika but she needs to pay more attention to the ingredients.
Party In The Sky
Frog wants to go to the big party in the sky, so he hitches a lift in Uluru's guitar. He has a great time at the party, but feels unwell on the journey home, and ends up falling to the ground.
Barney's Big Idea
Join Barney the caveman as he sets out on a journey of discovery and unveils the secrets of harnessing nature's power to create energy.
The Three Little Pigs
The three pigs each build a house but the big, bad wolf tries to blow the houses down.
Max’s Garden Adventure
Join Max as he explores the garden in this playful sensory story. Smell the flowers, feel the raindrops, plant seeds and meet wiggly bugs before settling down for a rest in the shade.
05. Special Editions and Past Projects
Stories created for one-off events or earlier projects. Though time-specific, they’re still engaging and useful across many settings.
Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee
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Laila in Lockdown
A new story to help navigate and explain lockdown due to the virus. Laila learns that there are things she can and can't do during lockdown.
Stay Connected
Did you know we have an active Facebook page where we share live story sessions, run quick surveys (like “What else could we offer?”), and post the latest news?
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You can also join our friendly Sensory Chat Group on Facebook, a community of over 300 parents, teachers and SEND professionals sharing sensory storytelling tips and ideas.
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We’d love your feedback
We’re always looking to improve and add to our resources. If you have suggestions, email us at: office@bagbooks.org.