Oh no, it's back for series 2! Join me, your unintelligible host Pete Wells, as we journey through the glorious world of Sensory Stories! This episode we look at mental health as we go to the doctors with Lilli Ladybird! We have a lecture on the sense of proprioception and talk to Massage Story creator Mary Atkinson! 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:16 Lecture: Proprioception 00:14:25 Interview with Mary Atkinson 00:38:00 Lolli Ladybird's Got Spots Intro 00:40:46 Lolli Ladybird's Got Spots Sensory Story 00:43:07 Lolli Ladybird's Got Spots Breakdown 01:03:15 Lolli Ladybird's Got Spots Lesson ideas 01:08:03 Outro Remember to visit sensorystoriespodcast.com to grab all the files you need and more! And be sure to visit www.storymassage.co.uk to some wonderful resources!

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Episode 10 - Lolli Ladybird's Got Spots!

Oh no, it's back! Join me, your illegible host Pete Wells, as we journey through the glorious world of Sensory Stories. This episode we learn the tender healthy eating story Two Fat Flies on a Puddle of Sick, have a lecture on the sense of taste and talk to SEND Music Consultant Carrie Lennard. 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:15 Lecture: The Sense of Taste 00:19:20 Interview with Carrie Lennard 00:49:40 Two Fat Flies Intro 00:52:24 Two Fat Flies on a Puddle of Sick Story 00:54:55 Two Fat Flies on a Puddle of Sick Breakdown 01:16:01Two Fat Flies on a Puddle of Sick Lesson ideas 01:22:47 Outro Remember to visit sensorystoriespodcast.com to grab all the files you need and more!

Episode 9 - Two Fat Flies on a Puddle of Sick

It's Chriiiiiiistmas!!! Someone must be on the naughty list because Santa has just delivered Episode 8 of the Pete Wells Sensory Stories Shodcast! “Oh no he didn’t!” “Oh yes he did!”  This episode is the second of TWO Christmas Specials, this one featuring an UPDATED, rather musical version of the old, ahem… ‘classic’ Norbert the Green-Nosed Reindeer! This story has been updated especially for this Christmas Special Podcast. As ever, I break down the story and give some lesson ideas to go along with it too. My guest this time is the amazing Ian Bean, switch technology guru, uber nerd and all-round hero and nice guy.  Timings are as follows (it’s a long ‘un!): 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:04 Ian Bean Intro 00:05:07 Ian Bean Interview 01:07:02 Norbert Intro 01:09:04 Norbert the Green-Nosed Reindeer 01:10:31 Breakdown of Norbert the Green-Nosed Reindeer 01:29:50 Norbert lesson ideas 01:34:04 Outro  You’ll find all the files you need (and some you don’t!) at www.sensorystoriespodcast.com 

Episode 8 - Norbert the Green-Nosed Reindeer

Merry Christmas! Like all of those relatives you don't want to see at Christmas, Episode 7 of the Pete Wells Sensory Stories Shodcast has arrived! This episode is the first of two Christmas Specials, this one featuring a BRAND NEW, and quite nice, sensory version of The Story of the Nativity, written especially for this Podcast. My guest this time is the brilliant Joanna Grace, founder of the Sensory Projects, author, trainer, consultant and more! I also do a mini lecture in the sense of hearing, which is always useful for listening to the same songs over and over at Christmastime! Timings are as follows: 00:00 Introduction 02:31 The Sense of Hearing 20:16 Interview with Joanna Grace 01:08.17 Introduction to The Story of the Nativity 01:09:43 The Story of the Nativity 01:11:54 Breakdown of the Story of the Nativity 01:22:23 Lesson ideas 01:26:14 Outro and Next Episode Remember to get all files from www.sensorystoriespodcast.com . Merry Christmas!

Episode 7 - The Story of the Nativity.

Hooray! Episode 6, the Divali Special of the Pete Wells Sensory Stories Podcast is out! This special shodcast celebrates the festival of light by exploring the sense of sight and having a fantastic interview with king of sound and light rooms, Richard Hirstwood!  The story this episode is The Drama of Rama and Sita, which tells the story of Rama and Sita’s battle against the evil King Ravana! I then break the story down, exploring how we use the props and give a bunch of lesson ideas to help your learners celebrate Diwali! Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction. 01:37 The sense of sight. 09:25 Interview with Richard Hirstwood. 49:26 Introduction to ‘The Drama of Rama and Sita.’ 51:11 ‘The Drama of Rama and Sita’ props breakdown. 01:06:21 Diwali lesson ideas. 01:10:57 Closing comments / next episode information. You’ll find all the files you need (and some you don’t!) at www.sensorystoriespodcast.com  You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes on: https://itunes.apple.com/…/pete-wells-sensory-…/id1399952899 You'll find it on stitcher at: https://www.stitcher.com/…/pete-wells-sensory-stories-podca… Or listen online at: http://sensorystories.libsyn.com/  Happy Diwali!

Episode 6 - The Drama of Rama and Sita

Huzzah! Episode 5 of the tedious Pete Wells Sensory Stories Shodcast… I mean, Podcast is out!  This episode features an interview with all round clever clogs, Author and Equals Editor PETER IMRAY, an investigation of the sense of touch, as well as the story of ‘Sir Pranceabout and the Dragon!’ A great little tale for exploring SMSC, British Values and thinking skills!  Once again, I tell the story before breaking it down and discussing the use of props. There’s also a whole host of lesson ideas at the end of the podcast – phew!  Timings are as follows:  00:00 Introductory drivel 01:55 The Sense of Touch 14:53 Interview with PETE IMRAY! 33:03 Introduction to Sir Pranceabout and the Dragon 37:08 “Sir Pranceabout and the Dragon!” 46:46 “Sir Pranceabout and the Dragon!” Deconstructed 59.42 “Sir Pranceabout and the Dragon!” Lesson Ideas 01:03:41 Outro and chance to re-evaluate your choice of podcast…  You’ll find all the files you need (and some you don’t!) at www.sensorystoriespodcast.com . Speaking of which, the PowerPoint for this is AMAZING, with beautiful graphics by my very talented brother Rich Wells, to atone for the childhood of pranks and beatings!  Huge, huge thanks to Peter for a very entertaining and enlightening interview.  I’m very happy with the number of downloads the podcast is getting and I’d really appreciate some feedback from the forum. Please send a couple of lines, good or bad, to let me know what you think and how I can make it even less average! A review on iTunes would be appreciate too!  You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes on: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/pete-wells-sensory-stories-podcast/id1399952899     You'll find it on stitcher at: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/pete-wells-sensory-stories-podcast   Or listen online at: http://sensorystories.libsyn.com/   Thanks everyone,  Pete Wells.      

Episode 5 - Sir Pranceabout and the Dragon!

This Summer Special Podcast forgoes my silly story and features an extended interview with legendary Interactive Storyteller, Mr Keith Park. Author of many books and architect of chaos in high profile venues such as The Globe Theatre and Westminster Abbey, Keith explains the process in his work and educational benefits of his imaginative approaches to learning. Keith asked me to include his contact details in the podcast, so you can email him at: keithpark1@gmail.com and telephone him on 07791 174740 Huge thanks to Keith for making this fanboy’s dreams come true! You’ll find all the files you need (and some you don’t!) at www.sensorystoriespodcast.com   You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes on: https://itunes.apple.com/…/pete-wells-sensory-…/id1399952899  You'll find it on stitcher at: https://www.stitcher.com/…/pete-wells-sensory-stories-podca…  Or listen online at: http://sensorystories.libsyn.com/  

Episode 4 - Keith Park Special

Episode 3 of the Pete Wells Sensory Stories Podcast This episode features an interview with very special maths Superhero Les Staves as well as the story of Sweaty Pits McTavish. Pete tells the story before breaking it down and discussing the use of props. He also gives a whole host of lesson ideas. Timings are as follows: 00:00 Introductory drivel 02:44 The Sense of Smell 15:44 Interview with Les Staves 41:52 Introduction to Sweaty Pits McTavish 43:54 The Amazing Adventures of Sweaty Pits McTavish 46:46 Sweaty Pits McTavish Deconstructed 01:03:58 Sweaty Pits McTavish Lesson Ideas 01:17:48 Outro (Thank heavens!) Please visit Les' Very Special Maths Facebook Page.  You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes on: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/pete-wells-sensory-stories-podcast/id1399952899    You'll find it on stitcher at: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/pete-wells-sensory-stories-podcast    Or listen online at: http://sensorystories.libsyn.com/    My website is www.sensorystoriespodcast.com  As I said, I'd love some feedback (thanks to everyone who shared or got in touch after episode 1) so please whizz me an email if you have any suggestions or more ideas for lessons or content overall.   Much love,   Pete Wells.

Episode 3 - The Amazing Adventures of Sweaty Pits McTavish

Join me, Pete Wells, for the streaming number two that is the Pete Wells Sensory Stories Podcast - Episode 2! This episode features an interview with a very special guest and all round good egg, the Queen of Sensory Education herself, the wonderful Flo Longhorn! I also prattle on about how to deliver sensory stories to a range of learners at a range of developmental levels. The featured story this episode is Millie - The Mermaid Who Couldn’t Swim. I will tell the story before completely deconstructing it, exploring how and why to use the props, and alternatives to the props. I’ll also tell you how scampi is made, which may shock you! There’s also a bunch of lesson ideas to enhance the story too! You’ll find all the things you need for the story at the new website https://sensorystoriespodcast.com Timings are as follows: 00:00 Intro and news; 03:01 Telling Sensory Stories to differing cohorts; 11:03 Interview with Flo Longhorn; 23:14 Introduction to Millie - The Mermaid Who Couldn’t Swim; 25:15 Millie The Mermaid Who Couldn’t Swim Sensory Story; 27:55 Deconstructing Millie the Mermaid; 52:18 Lesson ideas for Millie the Mermaid; 62:53 Summary and next episode.   Special thanks to Flo for this, she went above and beyond to help me out, she’s absolutely lovely. Also, thanks to musical maestro Steve Murphy, for making the brilliant Millie the Mermaid theme! Any feedback would be very, very gratefully received. Please email me at sensorystoriespodcast@gmail.com

02 Millie The Mermaid and Flo Longhorn

Welcome to this brand new podcast which will delve into the wonderful world of Sensory Stories with your illegible host, Pete Wells! Each episode, there will be chat, tips news and terrible jokes all about the wonderful world of sensory stories. Most importantly, each episode will feature a sensory story to share with your very special listeners. After the story, Pete will deconstruct each part of the story, explaining why and how certain props are used, the educational benefits of them and alternatives to use if necessary. Following the deconstruction, Pete will give ideas for further activities and experiences to enhance the story in your setting. You can find files to supplement the story at https://thespecialstoryteller.wordpress.com/  Episode 1 features the classic tale 'Sheldon Snail's Sunbathing Session' so join your favourite dawdling snail today!   

Pete Wells' Sensory Stories Podcast.

Welcome to this brand new podcast which will delve into the wonderful world of Sensory Stories with your illegible host, Pete Wells! Each episode, there will be chat, tips news and terrible jokes all about the wonderful world of sensory stories. Most importantly, each episode will feature a sensory story to share with your very special listeners. After the story, Pete will deconstruct each part of the story, explaining why and how certain props are used, the educational benefits of them and alternatives to use if necessary. Following the deconstruction, Pete will give ideas for further activities and experiences to enhance the story in your setting. You can find files to supplement the story at https://thespecialstoryteller.wordpress.com/ 

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