About This Resource
This animated story follows Clumsy the elephant on a day filled with overwhelming sensory experiences. Through Clumsy's journey, children and adults can better understand sensory processing differences, particularly auditory sensitivity and overstimulation.
How to Use This Video
This video can be used as a conversation starter with children who experience sensory sensitivities or with peers to build empathy and understanding. Some suggestions:
- Watch together and pause at key moments to discuss Clumsy's feelings
- Identify the sensory inputs that are challenging for Clumsy
- Notice the strategies that help Clumsy manage overwhelming situations
- Invite children to share their own sensory preferences and challenges
- Use the story as a reference point when similar situations arise
Discussion Questions
- What sounds bothered Clumsy the most? Why do you think those were difficult?
- How could you tell that Clumsy was feeling overwhelmed?
- What helped Clumsy feel better when things got too noisy?
- Are there sounds or sensations that bother you sometimes?
- What are some things that help you when you're feeling overwhelmed?
Extension Activities
- Sensory Preferences Chart: Create a personal chart of "feels good," "feels okay," and "feels too much" sensations
- Calm Down Kit: Assemble tools that help with sensory regulation (headphones, fidgets, visual timers)
- Sound Hunt: Take a walk and identify pleasant and unpleasant sounds in the environment
- Sensory Stories: Encourage children to write or dictate their own stories about sensory experiences
Note: This video is part of our "For Grown-Ups" resource collection designed to help parents and teachers support children's sensory processing needs.