We are celebrating the benefits of nursery rhymes with a free downloadable booklet with 34 nursery rhymes adapted with Story Massage strokes.
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Free Autumn Resources for Story Massage Programme
Enjoy our fun, inclusive and free autumn resources. Two follow-along videos plus collection of over 30 autumn-themed massage stories.
Old McDonald Had a Farm
Old McDonald Had a Farm is perfect for sharing with children from around the world. Watch a follow-along video and download the strokes.
Five Festive Rhymes for Christmas
Follow-along with five festive rhymes adapted for the Story Massage Programme and demonstrated by Mary Atkinson, co-founder of the programme.
Christmas Resources – Free Booklet
Download our free Story Massage booklet with 14 ideas for Winter and Christmas resources to share festive fun with all ages and abilities.
Introducing Meaningful Props to Story Massage Sessions
Would you like to add sensory and meaningful props to your Story Massage sessions? We share some helpful tips and ideas for inexpensive and relevant props – plus a massage story.
Helping Children Cope with Bereavement
This massage story was written by Kath Routledge to help her 7 year old daughter cope with bereavement. It is now widely used by in many different settings. Download your free copy here.
Massage Story for Mother’s Day
A beautiful massage story for Mother’s Day written by a Family Support Worker at a children’s hospice for everyone to share.
Pancake Day
Here’s the perfect massage story for Pancake Day. You can watch a follow-along video and download the words.