A Lion Themed Dressing Up Sensory Story

Are you a lion is one of our dressing up sensory stories. Unlike our full sensory stories there is limited narrative. The idea is for during the story the individual becomes the Lion. You read the line then offer the item. Consent is really important. Allow the individual to indicate acceptance of the item before putting it on them. You can easily adapt this to use resources and materials you have available. It can be used with PMLD, EYFS or SLD learners. It would be a brilliant addition to playing a game of sleeping lions.

Are You a Lion?

You might be a lion if you have…
A golden mane that flows
(Wear a yellow wig or mane headband)

You might be a lion if you have…
Big padded paws
(Slip on some furry gloves)

You might be a lion if you have…
Soft tawny fur all over
(Wrap yourself in a brown or tan blanket)

You might be a lion if you have…
Eyes that twinkle bright
(Put on some fun lion eye stickers)

You might be a lion if you have…
A long swishy tail
(Attach a tail to your pants or belt)

You might be a lion if you have…
A loud roaring voice
(Use a toy microphone or big mack to roar)

You might be a lion if you have…
Sharp white teeth
(Wear some play teeth or use paper cutouts)

You might be a lion if you have…
A big wet nose
(Stick on a black nose sticker)

You might be a lion if you have…
Strong sturdy legs
(Step into some knee pads or leg warmers)

You might be a lion if you have…
Mighty, furry feet
(Put on some fuzzy slippers)

ROAR, You are a Lion!!

Resources for Dressing Up as a Lion:

• Yellow Wig or Mane Headband: Create a lion’s mane using a wig or headband with yarn.
• Furry Gloves: Use gloves to mimic the padded paws of a lion.
• Brown or Tan Blanket: A simple way to create the appearance of a lion’s fur.
• Lion Eye Stickers: Craft or buy stickers to represent sparkling lion eyes.
• Lion Tail: Easily attachable tails can be found or made with yarn and felt.
• Toy Microphone: Amplify your roar with a fun toy microphone.
• Play Teeth or Paper Cutouts: Use these for a fierce lion’s smile.
• Black Nose Sticker: A small sticker or face paint can create a lion’s nose.
• Knee Pads or Leg Warmers: These can emulate the strong legs of a lion.
• Fuzzy Slippers: Perfect for recreating the lion’s mighty feet.

Download Are You a Lion Story as a free PDF.

Have fun transforming into a lion! 🦁