Story Massage
Story Massage combines the joy of stories and positive touch. Story Massage uses 10 basic massage strokes which have descriptive names such as the circle or the sprinkle and basic movements that are assigned a very recognisable symbol. Using combined symbols, a story can be transformed into a shared story experience through simple massage.
Fox Bird River Sing! can be divided into 6 story parts. Each part has an animal that is the star of each piece and the Story Massage guides have used these natural segments in the story to create 6 story massage guides. Story Massage is mostly used on the torso but you may want to include toes and fingers as the story suggests.
If you are new to Story Massage, we suggest that you scroll down to the Story Massage Supports and read the Story Massage symbols initially and then practice the Incy Wincy Spider Story Massage on a willing participant. When you are comfortable read through the guided story massage for each section of Fox Bird River Sing! The guide will open on another page in your browser to facilitate playing from the same device.
Story Massage Supports
Story Massage is a programme that has been designed by Mary Atkinson and Sandra Hooper. More information about Story Massage and their programmes can be found on https://www.storymassage.co.uk/