<p>This is a very heart-warming ‘Wow’ Christmas play that is interactive with loads of fun and action. It can be showcased by small class audiences and bigger groups at assemblies, classrooms, halls and in the local theatres. It focuses on the Nativity.</p> <p>It starts with the ‘Wow’ angelic visitation of angel Gabriel to Mary with the message from God that she is going to have a special baby. It then follows through with lots of ‘Wow’s right to the end with the visitation of the wisemen/Kings coming to see the baby Jesus and presenting him with gifts. It concludes with a ‘Wow’ explanation on the true meaning of Christmas!</p> <p>The story is most suitable for young learners in both Special and mainstream school settings and those young at heart!. The play can also be used for older learners and adults. Who would miss saying ‘Wow, wow, wow’ as the story is being told and acted out!</p> <p>I have created 3 options for you to showcase this play. There is an option to use and interact with Communication aids like the voice Recorded BigMac switch to activate (‘Wow, Wow, Wow) for learners with communication difficulties or learners with complex learning difficulties. . This will encourage active engagement with or without support. It will enhance the fun and involvement for everyone. Audience participation can also be encouraged. At points in the play, the audience can we invited to shout ‘Wow Wow Wow’ too.</p> <p>There is an option for learners especially in a mainstream settings to act out the full script with appropriate support provided. Audience participation can also be encouraged. At points in the play, the audience can we invited to shout ‘Wow Wow Wow’ too.</p> <p>There is another option for learners to make up all the characters and cues to create their own theater (typical ‘Punch and Judy’ style) through art and craft. If characters and cues are made up they can be glued to lollipop sticks and moved on and off the stage by the learners in turn as the Story is being told. I have provided links at the end of the script for templates in case you need to use them.</p> <p>The Christmas story has cross cutting themes. It has aspects of literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing, expressive arts, environmental studies, Technology l and social studies strands. I have also provided some follow-up activities.</p>

Here comes yet another ‘hearty’ Sensory story and follow-up activities for you in the run up to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II special 90th Birthday. The story is informative and interactive with loads of fun! It encourages everyone to get into the party mood, work together, have fun and most of all join the Queen in enjoying and celebrating her special day. The story starts with a very brief sensory (tactile) presentation about her Majesty the Queen, (her life, her birthday and things she loves doing and the need to celebrate a special birthday-see story line below). For example, be prepared to incorporate and explore a variety fabrics and textures to signify her lovely dress sense and a variety of other dress accessories that adorn her. The story uses sensory resources to bring to life aspects of Her Majesty’s life and the big party do!. As follow-up activities, pupils can look forward to a choice of activities like crafts, baking, making decorations, making edibles, party crafts-bunting, hats, souvenirs, creative dancing, collage pieces and a real party celebration!. The story is suitable for those working at the ‘early level’ that is, preschoolers, lower primary age pupils (in both Special and mainstream school settings) . The story can also be adjusted to suit older pupils in both mainstream and special school settings as well. <br /> The icing on the cake, is that the story is a generic piece that can be use adjusted to celebrate anybody’s birthday with some simple adjustments to the different categories (see table below). Most of the resources are everyday resources used in class, at home etc. Pound land or the dollar store is great for getting additional resources.<br /> This is a sensor story with cross cutting themes. It has aspects of literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing, expressive arts, environmental and social studies strands culled from the Curriculum for Excellence learning experiences and outcomes. <br />

This is a heart-warming Sensory Easter story. It is interactive with loads of fun and action and will get everyone on their feet or moving and dancing at some point. It focuses on the Easter story and basically follows the journey of Jesus to the cross. It incorporates lively music, parachutes, scarves, some communication aids or sound effects, smells, a variety of tactile materials (chicks, lambs, Easter eggs, the cross) associated with the season. The story Is most suitable for preschoolers, lower primary age pupils (in both Special and mainstream school settings) but can be adjusted to suit older pupils as well. I used it for 6 pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties and they enjoyed it and we ended up having a mini performance/showcase. Most of the resources are everyday resources used in class. Pound land or the dollar store is great for getting additional resources.<br /> Although it is a Religious story, the story has cross cutting themes. It has aspects of literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing, expressive arts, environmental and social studies strands culled from the Curriculum for Excellence learning experiences and outcomes<br /> I have also provided some follow-up activities<br />

Here comes yet another ‘hearty’ Sensory story and follow-up activities for you in the run up to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II special 90th Birthday. The story is informative and interactive with loads of fun! It encourages everyone to get into the party mood, work together, have fun and most of all join the Queen in enjoying and celebrating her special day. The story starts with a very brief sensory (tactile) presentation about her Majesty the Queen, (her life, her birthday and things she loves doing and the need to celebrate a special birthday-see story line below). For example, be prepared to incorporate and explore a variety fabrics and textures to signify her lovely dress sense and a variety of other dress accessories that adorn her. The story uses sensory resources to bring to life aspects of Her Majesty’s life and the big party do!. As follow-up activities, pupils can look forward to a choice of activities like crafts, baking, making decorations, making edibles, party crafts-bunting, hats, souvenirs, creative dancing, collage pieces and a real party celebration!. The story is suitable for those working at the ‘early level’ that is, preschoolers, lower primary age pupils (in both Special and mainstream school settings) . The story can also be adjusted to suit older pupils in both mainstream and special school settings as well. <br /> The icing on the cake, is that the story is a generic piece that can be use adjusted to celebrate anybody’s birthday with some simple adjustments to the different categories (see table below). Most of the resources are everyday resources used in class, at home etc. Pound land or the dollar store is great for getting additional resources.<br /> This is a sensor story with cross cutting themes. It has aspects of literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing, expressive arts, environmental and social studies strands culled from the Curriculum for Excellence learning experiences and outcomes. <br />

<p>Hi please find some fun Home learning ideas. This is a sensory fun activity suited for Early years and young people with additional support learning needs. Over the next couple of weeks the children shall explore interesting features of our environment using ‘Spring’ as our learning theme. Children will experience and explore sensory aspects of ‘Spring’ through outdoor and indoor sessions, songs, tactile exploration and sensory stories. The children can work at different levels of their preference and ability or level of support from adult. All instructions are given and simple.</p> <p>Much needed sensory props:<br /> (a variety of fresh air floral spray or scented hand creams, bubbles, bright coloured scarves or a garland of artificial flowers, butterflies-from home bargains and water squisher from home bargains).</p> <p>The power of repetition is great for reinforcing learning and children learn to anticipate and engage in the learning experiences. I have selected a Spring song from You tube and you are free to use it or you can choose one of your choice.<br /> <em>Spring Songs for Children - Spring is Here with Lyrics - Kids Songs by The Learning Station</em></p>