Story Massage Programme blog
Travel and Transport as a Curriculum Topic
Here are some massage stories and a follow-along video on the theme of Travel and Transport. We know this is a popular curriculum topic.
Space as a Curriculum Topic
We know that ‘Space’ is a popular topic as a curriculum subject. So we’ve put together a selection of different massage stories as free resources to support your work with the Story Massage Programme.
Spotlight on SEND Practitioners
Find out how practitioners are sharing the benefits of the Story Massage Programme with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Communication and Engagement at St Giles
Centre of Excellence awarded to St Giles School. Watch a video of the programme in action to see the benefits of communication and engagement for learners.
Story Massage and Curriculum Topics
A Higher Level Teaching Assistant explains how the Story Massage Programme is a fun and effective way of sharing curriculum topics such as Under the Sea and The Great Outdoors.
Creativity and Freedom at St Martin’s
Centre of Excellence awarded to St Martin’s for bring creativity and freedom to learners. The headteacher describes the impact of the programme as “life-changing”.
Nurture and Positive Touch at Abigail’s Place
Centre of Excellence awarded by Abigail’s Place for sharing the benefits of nurture and positive touch for children with trauma and attachment disruption.
Smiling Flowers Story Massage
Here are the words and strokes for The Smiling Flowers Story Massage written for the children affected by the Japanese tsunami and shared around the world.
Introducing Story Massage to Pupils with PMLD
A teacher explains how she introduced the Story Massage Programme to a class of children with PMLD as a fully inclusive activity.