The Little Red Hen — Sensory Story & Feeling Words

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

• Framework: EYFS
• Unit: EYFS Fairy Tales
• Learning area: Social Studies / SEL
• Level: EYFS Birth-2

Objectives

• Attend to voice
• Track visuals
• Explore textures

Materials

• Board/cloth book or picture cards
• 2–3 textures
• Soft puppet
• Blanket

Instructions

Hold book at infant eye level; narrate slowly. Offer textures; pause for gaze/reach.

Educator tip

Keep stimulation low; repeat daily; follow infant cues.

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

• The Little Red Hen — Simple Retell & Hands-On Play
• The Little Red Hen — Guided Small-Group Version
• The Little Red Hen — Standard IPC Level 2 Version
• The Little Red Hen — Extension/Challenge Version
• Little Red Riding Hood — Sensory Story & Feeling Words
• Little Red Riding Hood — Simple Retell & Hands-On Play
• Little Red Riding Hood — Guided Small-Group Version
• Little Red Riding Hood — Standard IPC Level 2 Version