Sensory Stories and Rhymes

A Sensory Story for April: Little Red Hen

Join The Little Red Hen and friends - the Cat, the Rat and the Big Pink Pig. When Little Red Hen finds some seeds she asks her friends for help, without success. But the Little Red Hen reminds them about true friendship.

Watch our short introduction HERE.

Listen to the story, told by Ailie Finlay, preview 9am on Monday 26 April 2021.

Watch the full video HERE.

Download the story to tell yourself HERE.

Sensory Rhymes for April

Traditional rhymes for springtime. Listen along as we step in puddles, slip in the mud, plant the beans and watch them grow. Adaptations by Ailie Finlay.

Listen to the rhymes, told by Ailie, HERE.

Download the rhymes to tell yourself HERE.

A Sensory Story for March: Big Dog and the Lambs

Come on down to the farm where the new lambs make their escape through an open gate! Big Dog is asleep and the farmer's daughter, horses, ducks and chicks can't wake him up. But the clever pig has an idea! Find out how they wake Big Dog so he can round up the naughty lambs.

Watch our short introduction HERE.

Listen to the story, told by Ailie Finlay, preview 9.30am on Monday 22 March 2021, part of the Big DoG Children's Book Festival. Watch the full video HERE.

Download the story to tell yourself HERE.

Sensory Rhymes for March

Traditional rhymes for springtime, featuring some of our favourite animals as we celebrate the fourth Big DoG Children's Book Festival. Adaptations by Ailie Finlay.

Listen to the rhymes, told by Ailie, HERE.

Download the rhymes to tell yourself HERE.

A Sensory Story for February: The Old Woman Who Went to Planet Zog

Get on board your spaceship with storyteller Ailie Finlay and travel to Planet Zog where the aliens learn how the Old Woman bakes the best cakes and how much they prefer peace and quiet! Don't forget to pack your mixing bowl, spoon, a pot and lid, and a shaker to make the sound of rain (I'll be using some rice in a tub!)

Watch our short introduction HERE.

Listen to the story, told by Ailie Finlay, HERE.

Download the story to tell yourself HERE.

Sensory Rhymes for February

Traditional rhymes that reach for the stars, in celebration of the forthcoming Big Bang Week hosted by Wigtown Festival Company. Look out for the aliens, Wee Willie Winkie and see if you can tickle the stars. Adaptations by Ailie Finlay.

Listen to the rhymes, told by Ailie, HERE.

Download the rhymes to tell yourself HERE.

A Sensory Story for January: Stone Soup

When a traveller seeks shelter with the family, he promises the gift of some delicious, warm soup in return - made from a stone! Can you join in and make your own stone soup?

Watch our short introduction HERE.

Listen to the story, told by Ailie Finlay, HERE.

Download the story to tell yourself HERE.

Sensory Rhymes for January

Traditional rhymes featuring snow, mice and an old man called Michael Finnegan, with adaptations by Ailie Finlay.

Listen to the rhymes, told by Ailie, HERE.

Download the rhymes to tell yourself HERE.

A Sensory Story for December: Wake Up Santa!

Santa has fallen asleep, the children won't get any presents! Join the little mouse, the cup, the dishcloth, the oats and the reindeer as they try to wake up Santa!

Watch our short introduction HERE.

Listen to the story, told by Ailie Finlay, HERE.

Download the story to tell yourself HERE.

Sensory Rhymes for December

Seasonal rhymes for a wintry December as we wait patiently for Santa Claus. Traditional rhymes, rewritten and told by Ailie Finlay.

Listen to the rhymes, told by Ailie, HERE.

Download the rhymes to tell yourself HERE.

A Sensory Story for November

Once upon a time a fairy woman gave a magic porridge pot to a little girl. Find a pot and a wooden spoon in the kitchen and join in.

Watch our short introduction HERE.

Listen to the story, told by Ailie Finlay, HERE.

Download the story to tell yourself HERE.

Sensory Rhymes for November

It might be getting chilly outside but these traditional rhymes, rewritten and told by Ailie Finlay are perfect to warm you up.

Listen to the rhymes, told by Ailie, HERE.

Download the rhymes to tell yourself HERE.