Goldilocks — Sensory Story & Feeling Words

Infants learn through repetition, sensory input, and responsive interaction.

• Framework: EYFS
• Unit: EYFS Fairy Tales
• Learning area: Language Arts / Dramatic Play
• Level: EYFS Birth-2

Objectives

• Attend to voice
• Track visuals
• Explore textures
• Begin recognising soothing vs excited tone

Materials

• Board/cloth book or picture cards
• 2–3 textures
• Soft puppet
• Blanket
• Mirror (optional)

Instructions

Hold book at infant eye level; narrate slowly with repeated key words. Offer one texture at a time to touch; pause for gaze/reach.

Educator tip

Keep stimulation low; repeat daily; follow infant cues; stop if overstimulated.

Assessment

Observe and note: sustained engagement, sensory responses, early vocalisations, and attachment behaviours. Document using the Characteristics of Effective Learning framework (Playing and Exploring). Observe eye tracking, reaching, cooing, settling with routine.

More from EYFS Fairy Tales

• Goldilocks — Simple Retell & Hands-On Play
• Goldilocks — Guided Small-Group Version
• Goldilocks — Standard IPC Level 2 Version
• Goldilocks — Extension/Challenge Version
• Three Little Pigs — Sensory Story & Feeling Words
• Three Little Pigs — Simple Retell & Hands-On Play
• Three Little Pigs — Guided Small-Group Version
• Three Little Pigs — Standard IPC Level 2 Version