Sensory Fun was had by Everyone!
"Thank you, Janice, so much for gifting us with your wonderful program."
-Margaret Smith, Librarian, Children's Services, Port Jefferson Free Library
"Janice Milusich presented her sensory story time using her book, I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea, which was shared as a video presentation complete with sound effects. During the reading, the children answered questions about the seasons and identified items found in nature that are associated with each, while using all their senses. Afterward, they explored sensory bins and completed related coloring pages. I received much positive feedback from the participants and their grown-ups, and heartily recommend this program for those who work with children."
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A Sampling of Programs for School Visits!
Sensory Storytime, PreK-K:
An interactive read-aloud, sensory exploration (Sound: is it loud, or quiet? Smell: is it pretty, or stinky? Touch: does it feel soft, hard, crinkly, or squishy?), and a drawing activity, approximately 20-30 minutes.
Sensory Storytime, K-2:
An interactive read-aloud, sensory exploration (name that attribute for sounds, textures, smells) activities, a Q&A session, a book signing, and a drawing activity, approximately 60 minutes.
Buzz, Brrrr, Boing! Grades 1-3:
An interactive read-aloud, sensory exploration (attribute awareness) activities, a Q&A, a book signing, and an exploration of the onomatopoeia found within the story. Students will be encouraged to brainstorm examples of this type of figurative language and have the opportunity to incorporate it into a writing activity.
Writing Mindfully, Grades 2-3:
An interactive read-aloud, sensory exploration (attribute awareness) activities, a Q&A, a book signing, and an introduction to writing with attention to the sensorial qualities of the environment and items found in nature.