Multi-sensory creation story box

Involving children in story telling not only makes it fun and but it can help them remember the key elements of the story. Using a multi sensory approach is a great way to do this.

I found different bits of fabric and toys to illustrate different parts of the creation story and describe the things God had made. I but them all in a cardboard book ( I think it was meant for decopatch - its similar to this affiliate link).

As I told the story I took different bits out

(this wasn't the actual word I used when telling the story with the children but I thought they made the photo pretty!)

Gradually the story built up in layers.  I love the textured fabric I used for 'grass' and the sparkly material I used for stars.

Later on Little Big boy retold the story himself (and made the lion eat a banana - I'm not sure the lion wanted to eat fruit but hey he was having fun!)