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Sensory Storytelling: Unearthed

Years 1–2

A storytelling session engaging the youngest learners and those with SEND through sensory activities inspired by our current Unearthed exhibition.

Monday and Tuesday, London Available until Friday 18 July. Press Book Now and complete the form to let us know your preferred date.

About Sensory Storytelling: Unearthed

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Planned maintenance: our schools booking form will be unavailable 07.00–09.00 on Wednesday 9 July. Please try again after this time. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Dig into stories of nature and gardening in this hands-on sensory storytelling workshop led by Learning Facilitators.

In this session you will step into our garden-themed exhibition, Unearthed: The Power of Gardening, to hear tales of nature in an immersive and sensory environment. You will then get creative using movement, smell and touch in a series of engaging hands-on activities.

This participatory session is designed to support all learners including those with SEND.

  • learning objectives:
    • learners will respond creatively to oral storytelling and traditional tales
    • learners will engage in oracy through roleplay and sensory activities
  • maximum group size: 30
  • start time: 10.30
  • duration: 60 minutes
  • subject area(s): English 

Available until Friday 18 July. Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email schools@bl.uk if you have questions or need help with the form.

More information about our Learning programme and resources is available on our Learning events, workshops and resources page.

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