Giggly Goose’s Sensory Story Time - Supporting Early Development Through Story Telling, Sensory Play & Connection
At Giggly Goose’s Sensory Story Time, each session is carefully designed by me to nurture your baby’s development while creating calm, joyful moments for you to share together.
Suitable for babies from around 6 months to 18 months, these gentle, baby-led classes, bring favourite children’s books to life through expression, sensory play, textures, movement and music - all within a warm, welcoming environment.
What Happens in a Sensory Story Time Class?
Each week, a carefully chosen children’s book forms the heart of the session. The story is explored using:
Soft fabrics and textured materials
Puppets and simple props
Gentle movement and music
Songs and rhymes
Babies are encouraged to explore at their own pace, whether that means watching quietly, reaching out to touch, moving their bodies or simply cuddling close while listening to the story.
There is no pressure to “perform” or join in - everything is baby-led, respectful and responsive to each child’s individual stage of development.
How Sensory Story Time Links to the EYFS (6–18 months)
Although classes are relaxed and playful, everything we do supports the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) areas of learning in a natural, meaningful way.
🌱 Prime Areas of Learning
Communication & Language
Stories, songs, repeated phrases and expressive storytelling support:
Early listening and attention skills
Understanding of words and simple language
Early communication, gestures and sounds
Babies learn language best through repetition, rhythm and shared attention - all at the heart of sensory storytelling.
Physical Development
Through reaching, grasping, crawling, standing and moving to music, babies develop:
Gross motor skills (large movements)
Fine motor skills (grasping, touching, exploring textures)
Body awareness and coordination
Movement is always optional and guided by each baby’s ability and confidence.
Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Sensory Story Time supports:
Secure attachment through shared experiences
Confidence in new environments
Emotional regulation through calm, predictable routines
Being close to a trusted adult while exploring supports babies to feel safe, curious and confident.
🌈 Specific Areas of Learning (Introduced Gently)
Literacy (Early Foundations)
While babies aren’t learning to read, they are developing:
A love of books
Familiarity with stories and pictures
Early narrative understanding
This builds strong foundations for later literacy.
Understanding the World
Through sensory materials, sounds and themes, babies begin to:
Explore cause and effect
Experience new textures and sounds
Develop curiosity about their surroundings
Expressive Arts & Design
Music, movement, visual props and imaginative play encourage:
Self-expression
Creativity
Listening to sounds, moving their bodies and enjoying interesting things to look at
How the Classes Support Your Baby’s Development
Sensory Story Time helps your baby to:
Build early language and communication skills
Strengthen physical development through movement and exploration
Develop curiosity and concentration
Feel secure and confident in new environments
Experience calm, regulated sensory input
All of this is done in a way that respects where your baby is right now, not where they “should” be.
Benefits for Parents & Carers
These classes are just as valuable for you as they are for your baby.
Parents and carers benefit from:
Quality, uninterrupted bonding time
Learning simple ideas to continue sensory play and storytelling at home
Increased confidence in supporting your baby’s development
A calm space to slow down and enjoy the moment
Connection with other parents on a similar journey
As an experienced early years practitioner, I design each session to feel supportive, inclusive and reassuring, especially for those navigating early parenthood.
A Calm, Nurturing Space to Grow Together
Giggly Goose’s Sensory Story Time is about more than stories, it’s about connection, development and shared joy.
By combining storytelling with sensory exploration in a gentle, thoughtful way, these classes support your baby’s early development while strengthening the special bond you share.
✨ Calm.
✨ Nurturing.
✨ Baby-led.
A little story magic, for you and your giggly goose 🪿
✨ Book onto my Giggly Goose Sensory Story Time Class here - Sensory Story Time