The Weather Sensory Story and Sensory Rich Activities Multiple Disabilities

Some young children and individuals with special educational needs and disabilities dislike or even have a fear of certain types of weather e.g. Thunder and lightning or very windy weather.  

The weather is a constant presence in our lives and is always changing its form, therefore it is important to help individuals build a tolerance and understanding of  the different weather conditions and how they affect us.

Many of the clothes and items used for taking precautions in different weathers often have textures and smells that may be overwhelming for an individual with sensory processing challenges e.g. wearing hats, and sunglasses and tolerating wearing sunscreen in hot weather or wearing or a waterproof jacket and wellingtons in the rain or a scarf and gloves in the winter.

This resource aims to address these sensory challenges though a fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story. Repeated exposure to sensory stimuli can help to desensitise and normalise the sensory experiences for our individuals.

The combination of the sensory stimuli, rhyme and the repetitive structure of the stories forms an excellent base on which to scaffold learning.

This resource included themed, sensory extension activities that link to areas of the curriculum making it suitable for Early Years, Primary, EAL and Speech and Language students.

The story is told in the first person experiencing the different types of weather, the snow, sun, rain, wind, thunder, fog and a rainbow. 

Table of Contents
Story Props 
The Weather – Full Poem 
How To Tell a Multisensory Story 
The Weather Step-by-Step Multisensory Poem 
Weather Themed Listening Game 
Weather Themed Sensory Bag 
Weather Themed Sensory Bin 
Seasonal Weather Boxes 
Weather Themed Art & Craft 
Record the Weather 
The Weather Forecast 
Weather Observation & Scientific Investigation 
Make a Rainbow 
Rainbow’s End Treasure Hunt 
Weather Activity Ideas & Inspiration 
FAQ 
Get in Touch 
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Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome! Get in touch www.rhymingmultisensorystories.com

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Hi, thank you for clicking onto my bio. My name is Victoria Navin, I am the Founder of Rhyming Multisensory Stories.

I am a passionate advocate for providing sensory-rich learning experiences for Neurodiverse, PMLD, Sensory and SEND Learners through my fully resourced, facilitated sensory stories and sensory-rich thematic classroom activities.

With over two decades of experience, including teaching children from travelling communities in Spain and working at a special school in Cheshire, I have written over 50 fully resourced multisensory stories with facilitation guides, learning objectives and sensory-rich thematic classroom activities.

I delivered online workshops for Creative Education and educators and caregivers worldwide and am a frequent speaker at online conferences having presented at Richard Hirstwood and Carol Allen's Sensory Festivals, and the PMLD Conferences run by Joanna Grace of The Sensory Projects.

I am a guest author in 'Sensory Stories - Making Narratives Accessible Through the Senses' by Dr Joanna Grace and Teaching Reading to All Learners Including Those with Complex Needs' by Sarah Moseley, and frequently contribute to the PMLD Link journal. I have written a sensory story for The Sensory Projects and have also featured in SEN Magazine making me a leading figure in the field of sensory-based education
I write the sensory activities for Little Magic Train and have written curriculum packs for Marvin's Storytime Show.

I have collaborated with The Story Massage Programme, Songs, Signs & Sounds and Luula.

My first book published by Routledge in Oct 2025 'Sensory Spaces: An A-Z of Immersive and Creative Environments to Support Sensory Integration' is a practical guide to creating customisable environments that spark curiosity, creativity, and storytelling. Using everyday items, it shows how to design spaces for learning, sensory engagement, and relaxation.

Whether you are exploring sensory storytelling for the first time or deepening your inclusive practice, I hope my resources bring inspiration, clarity, and joy to your learning journeys.

Your questions, queries, comments, and feedback are always welcome.

Thank you for reading my bio. Let's connect!
Victoria

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