January 2023 educational calendar on tablet screen.

Teaching ideas and inspiration to celebrate the month of January. Chinese New Year, Burns Night, Jackson Pollock, Martin Luther King, National Handwriting Day, Competition and more!

Dates At a Glance

  • 6th Jan – 20th Feb Big Schools Birdwatch
  • 16th Martin Luther King Day
  • 22nd Jan – Chinese New Year
  • 23rd Jan – National Handwriting Day
  • 25th Jan – Burns Night

1st Week Back | Recycle Your Christmas Cards

STOP! Don’t throw away your Christmas Cards!

Receiving Christmas cards is one of the joys of the season. Before you pop them in the recycling bin, take a look at these low-budget educational, yet fun activities!

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Festive Christmas card and decorations with owl design.

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Jigsaws

Red door with number 25 and festive decorations.

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Speech Bubbles

Dog and kitten in snow with humorous speech bubble

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Story Cards

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Poetry Page

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Word Play

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The Sensory Card

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6th Jan - 20th Feb | Big Schools Birdwatch

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16th January | Martin Luther King Day​

Make a Friendship Potion

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22nd January | Chinese New Year​

Chinese New Year Resources

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Activity Idea

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Chinese New Year Sensory Bin

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Chinese Landscape Painting

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Chinese New Year Multisensory Training Session

Illuminated red dragon lantern for Chinese New Year event.

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25th January | Burns Night

Burns Night Resource

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The Dusty Miller Poem Activity

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Burns Night Craft Activity

Plaid paper, markers, glue bottle on table.

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Famous January Birthdays

Activities and ideas to celebrate the birthdays of significant figures:

Cover design competition announcement for Rhyming Multisensory Stories.

Have your artwork featured on the new release ‘Shapes – A Multisensory Exploration’

There will be 20 runner up prizes of a story of your choice.

DESIGN A BOOK COVER for my new multisensory story ‘Shapes – A Multisensory Exploration’

How to Enter

  • Using any medium, produce a piece of artwork with the topic of shapes.
  • I would love to see your shape monsters, shape themed artwork and any activities you would like to share.
  • A4 Portrait only please.
  • (You do not need to write the title on the artwork, please do not write any names of the students on the artwork.)
  • email your artwork to rhymingmultisensorystories@outlook.com
  • Please include in your email the first name of the artist, the name of the school and a contact name.

Competition Rules:

  1. There is no age limit.
  2. You may submit as many entries as you like.
  3. The closing date is midnight 14th Feb 2023
  4. Your data will be protected according to law and will not be shared with any other parties. All emails and their contents (including the artwork) will be deleted after the winner is drawn on 14th Feb 2023 (for more information on Privacy Policy visit the website or get in touch.)
  5. The winner will have their artwork featured on the new release ‘

The stories are in the format of a digital download and can be printed out, used and shared throughout the school/setting in multiple classrooms.

  1. The 20 runners up will win a multisensory story of their choice.
  2. The winner will have their artwork featured as the cover of my new release ‘Shapes – A Multisensory Story’

* If the winner is home-schooled then the prize will be emailed directly to the winner.

Good Luck!

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Training (1-1, Groups & INSET)

‘An Introduction to Multisensory Storytelling’ Course

  • 1-1 £45
  • Groups (Enquire for a price)
  • INSET £250

Winter Offer!

Book a course and receive a FREE 6-month subscription to the Members Library!

(Offer applies to group and INSET bookings and excludes 1-1 sessions)

Contact rhymingmultisensorystories@outlook.com

FAQ

Who is the Course Aimed at?

SEN Teachers, SENCOs, HLTA’s, TA’s, Mainstream Early Years Educators, Speech Therapists, Play Therapists, Parents, Guardians, Childminders, Carers, Support Workers, Activity Coordinators, Librarians, and anyone with an interest in exploring storytelling through the senses.

Course Content

  • The benefits of multisensory storytelling.
  • Sourcing story props.
  • Sound effects.
  • How to tell a multisensory story.
  • Adapting an existing story into a multisensory story.
  • Incorporating extension activities into your session.
  • Using the story props as a tool for individuals to explore & express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences.
  • Case studies
  • Extension Activities

In addition to this we will explore a multisensory story in depth, how to deliver this story and how to use the story props promote communication and areas learning.

The current theme is ‘Winter – A Multisensory Exploration’

How is the Training Delivered?

The training is delivered as a friendly and informal session via Zoom and can be tailored to meet your training requirements.

How Much Does the Course Cost?

£45 1-1 Training Session

£250 Whole School/Setting INSET

(For smaller group bookings please enquire for a price)

Book a course and receive a FREE 6-month subscription to the Members Library!

(Offer applies to group and INSET bookings and excludes 1-1 sessions)

Contact rhymingmultisensorystories@outlook.com

Course Length

1hour 45 mins plus Q & A.

Will I Receive any Course Notes?

Yes. Course summary notes will be sent as a word document.

Are There Any Other Free Resources Included?

Yes

You will receive a free digital download of ‘Listen – An A-Z of Sensory Ideas to Stimulate the Auditory System’

This comprehensive guide explores fun and engaging sensory ways of stimulating the sense of hearing. The A-Z of sounds is divided into the following categories: Animals, Transport, Musical Instruments & Home. It also includes fun, motivating sensory themed extension activities. This resource is suitable for working with curious pre-schoolers to teenagers with complex needs.


You will also receive a free digital download of the focus story.

How Do I Book?

email rhymingmultisensorystories@outlook.com or send a message via the chat feature on the website or through social media

How Do I Pay?

Payment is accepted through BACS or Cheque.

I am a School/Company/Setting, can you send an Invoice?

Yes. Rhyming Multisensory Stories is fully registered with HMRC and can invoice.

Will I Receive a Certificate?

Yes. You will receive a digital certificate of completion

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Get in Touch!

Your questions, queries, comments & feedback are always welcome!

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