A motivating educational experience adapted to the needs of the students
Stories are a resource that teachers use in classrooms to work on various areas of interest , transmit educational values and help children understand the world around them in a fun and motivating way.
In the case of the students of the Aspace Catalunya Special Education School , they have specific characteristics and needs, which can be worked on through sensory stories. These are a sensory adaptation of the story that is to be told. The narration is accompanied by different stimuli and sensory experiences of the olfactory, tactile, visual, gustatory, auditory, vestibular, somatic and vibratory type that makes it easier for the students to access the story by connecting the contents of the narration with the different senses and perceptual areas.
It should be noted that the sensory story is a very useful pedagogical resource for dealing with different areas of learning . In addition, it helps them develop sensory, cognitive, emotional, social and linguistic skills, strengthening the adult-child bond while enjoying a pleasant, fun and interactive experience.
At school, teachers and speech therapists work on the development and adaptation of these stories. They adjust them taking into account the specific needs of each group and the curricular objectives that are to be achieved. During the development of the activity it is important that it is explained calmly , showing each stimulus individually, without rushing and giving the student the option to access it respecting their rhythm and response time. At the same time, language stimulation is promoted in both the expressive and comprehensive areas.
Working with stories in a sensory way is a very motivating activity that is suitable for the needs of students, which is why many classroom groups at the school tell them regularly.
