A Journey through Winter - Sensory Story for Special Needs/PMLD/ASD/SLD. This is a dramatic interactive story. The emphasis is to create atmosphere and tension through the music and staff participation. I have given clear guidelines on how to structure the session, including music recommendations and necessary stimuli and props required. The story is threaded together with simple poetry. There are plenty of opportunities for pupils to track, anticipate and display pleasure/displeasure. What is included: A PDF lesson plan Resources THIS SESSION REQUIRES A PARACHUTE I am a Drama teacher with over 20 years experience teaching SEN including PMLD SLD MLD and ASD. Unlike many sensory stories I focus upon creating tension and atmosphere through light, shadows, music, sound effects and staff call and response. I am new to posting resources on TES but please keep an eye out for more dramatic interactive stories.

PMLD/SLD/ KS 1/ KS 2 / SEND/ Sensory Story/ Fiction Spiders Spiders Everywhere! You are purchasing a Halloween/Autumn Sensory story of SPIDERS. Included: • a complete page of interactive rhymes • resources to find or purchase, with links to Amazon if necessary. • link for my Youtube Makaton story ‘Ahhh Spiders’ by Lydia Monk for you to view with your class. This is a dramatic interactive story. The emphasis is to create atmosphere and tension through the music and staff participation. I have given clear guidelines on how to structure the session, including recommendations and necessary stimuli and props required. The format is clearly structured in a Say/Do and Key Info format. I am a Drama teacher with over 20 years’ experience teaching SEN including PMLD SLD MLD and ASD. Unlike many sensory stories I focus upon creating tension and atmosphere through light, shadows, music, sound effects and staff call and response.

Christmas Sensory Story for Special Needs. Suitable for PMLD, ASD, SLD and KS 1. Christmas Musical Sensory Story including lesson plan and PowerPoint with audio attachments. The Powerpoint will seamlessly take you through the story. Use the audio attachment until you are confident to recite with your staff. This is a re-telling of the wonderful book ‘There Was An Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything.’ ‘Once upon a time, there was a young boy who was not afraid of anything! But one Christmas Eve night, while creeping down stairs in, the little boy heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap.’ Suitable for a Christmas sensory story or as a performance for parents! The emphasis is upon staff pupil interaction through physical touch, call and response, music and props. The lesson plan has an easy to follow format. of Do, Say, Play and additional info In each category it tells the teacher what staff are doing, what the teacher is saying, and what music is playing. Each ‘scene’ is threaded together using the text/rhyme from the story. The story has an obvious build-up of tension where pupils have opportunities to express their excitement and anticipation. I am a Drama teacher with over 20 years’ experience teaching SEN including PMLD SLD MLD and ASD. Unlike many sensory stories I focus upon creating tension and atmosphere through light, shadows, music, sound effects and staff call and response. Most objects can be found around the home or at school but I have attached a shopping list with links to Amazon, making creating a purchase order a little easier. If you are: Enjoying the ‘Anna’s’ lesson plans learning new ways of working finding that staff are enthused and children engaged Please would you take a minute to leave me a review. thank you! :)

Stone Soup is a folk story in which hungry soldiers convince the people of a town to each share a small amount of their food, in order to make a meal that everyone enjoys. The story exists as a moral regarding the value of sharing. This script can be amended to suit group sizes. Cast 10 - 30 pupils (but can be reduced or increased by cutting or adding narrators/villagers/soldiers etc…) The script supports low level readers In the notes there are cross curricular activities for this theme. Links to Art, PSHE and DT (Cooking)

DIFFERENT TYPES OF STAGING POWERPOINT This is a 14 page PowerPoint Presentation on the different types of theatrical staging configerations. It includes: staging type description, image, advantages and disadvantages. I used this with a P16 SEN group but would easily be applicable for GCSE students as well as Upper Primary. To culminate learning there is a short ‘Design a Poster’ activity. *Extension: In the past I have asked students to create a ‘shoe box’ theatre. This works particularly well if classes have been reading a play. I then ask them to become set designers where they choose a stage type and create their designs using the shoe boxes. *

Twisted Fairy Tale - ‘The Train Driver Man’ Poem KS 1/ KS 2 SEND - Transport/ Fairy Tales/ Poetry/ Fiction This is a re-imagined fairy tale poem based upon the story of the Gingerbread Man. The Poem consists 4 line stanzas/ rhyming couplets/11 stanzas. This poem is suitable for a class performance/role play and recital. EYFS/KS 1/SEND

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD POEM KS 1/ KS 2/ SEND / SLD Fiction/ Fairy Tales/ Drama / Poetry Fairy Tale Adaption For performance, role play and recital This is a 22 verse rhyming couplet poem with a repeatable chorus. Suitable for KS1/2/3 SEND Use within the English language, Speaking & Listening and PSHE The poem offers a practical and engaging way to explore – Keeping Safe/Stranger Danger/Saying NO/Personal Space/Trusted Adults and People That Help Us. The poem tells the story of Little Red Riding Hood as she travels alone to visit her granny. The repeatable rhyme encourages pupils (and the audience) to consider the actions and decisions that Little Red makes in the story. I am a Drama teacher with over 20 years experience teaching SEND including PMLD SLD MLD and ASD. Take a look at my other lessons, unlike many sensory stories I focus upon creating tension and atmosphere through light, shadows, music, sound effects and staff call and response. I am new to posting resources on TES but please keep an eye out for more dramatic interactive stories.

PMLD/SLD/ KS 1/ KS 2 / SEND/ Sensory Story/ Fiction Rudyard Kippling, The Jungle Book Power Point & Lesson Plan You are purchasing a Powerpoint of the story of Rudyard Kipplings The Jungle Book and lesson plan. The Powerpoint consists of 11 slides that take the student and staff through the simplified retelling of the story. There are questions on slides to help students engage and reflect on their learning. To accompany the Powerpoint is a sensory story. This resource is Ideal for students in primary or with Special Educational Needs. There is instructions on sensory and movement activities, as well as sound effects and music tracks. This is a dramatic interactive story. The emphasis is to create atmosphere and tension through the music and staff participation. I have given clear guidelines on how to structure the session, including music recommendations and necessary stimuli and props required. The story can be as practical or sensory as required for your group. Instructions are given for more and less abled students. I am a Drama teacher with over 20 years experience teaching SEN including PMLD SLD MLD and ASD. Unlike many sensory stories I focus upon creating tension and atmosphere through light, shadows, music, sound effects and staff call and response. I am new to posting resources on TES but please keep an eye out for more dramatic interactive stories.

SPEAKING AND LISTENING This is a Powerpoint with 21 imaginative and thought provoking photographs for pupils to practice their speaking and listening skills. Can be used with Colourful Semantics/Blank Level Questioning/Creative writting/fictional writting/Stimulus for Drama/Improvisation/Devising/Speaking and Listening/Public Speaking Suitable for Primary, KS3 and SEND Suitable for low level literacy

Musical/multi sensory story for Special Needs for KS 1/ - PMLD SLD ASD The sun is down, the moon is up, and it’s past bedtime. But outside the castle there’s an awful lot of noise! Will the princess ever get to sleep? Winner of the British Book Award when it was first published in 1993 This is a dramatic interactive story. The emphasis is to create atmosphere and tension through the music, light and staff participation. I have given clear guidance on how to structure the session, including music recommendations and necessary stimuli and props required. This sensory story is laid out in a simple format of: Do, Say, Play and additional info In each category it tells the teacher what staff are doing, what the teacher is saying, and what music is playing. Each ‘scene’ is threaded together using the text/rhyme from the story. The story has an obvious build-up of tension where pupils have opportunities to express their excitement and anticipation. I am a Drama teacher with over 20 years’ experience teaching SEN including PMLD SLD MLD and ASD. Unlike many sensory stories I focus upon creating tension and atmosphere through light, shadows, music, sound effects and staff call and response. I am new to posting resources on TES but please keep an eye out for more dramatic interactive stories.

series of superhero images for mindmapping and exploring superpowers and character profile. KS 1 / KS2 and special needs

Worksheet for descriptive writing, based around the story of Ferdinand the Bull.

Ordering blank sheet for sorting tangible objects shortest to tallest.

A table to support pupils measuring items in the school kitchen. Estimation and actual weight in g and kg

10 minute funny Christmas play called ‘When Santa Got Stuck Up the Chimney.’ Cast between 5 and 10 characters. Play is suitable for KS 1 and special needs learners. Staff member to play Mother Christmas. Father Christmas to be played by vocal student with only a few lines. The rest of the cast of elves, snowman, reindeers and angels do a short movement sequence based around ‘head shoulders knees and Toes’. The play is for 5 pupils but pupils can double up on characters. The play is very simple and very effective. I have had many groups perform this play with great success. Parents will just love seeing their child in this funny skit. I have attached the staging layout with the play. Please take a look at my other Christmas lessons, skits and plays.

My Little Dog, Sensory Story for SEND: including PMLD, SLD, ASD. The lesson uses poetry and revised rhymes to explore this fun exploration of ‘dogs.’ The lesson includes an easy print out of the rhymes used. For best results a 1-1 staff ratio is most effective. List of resources are given. Most will be found around school and at home. The lesson plan has an easy to follow format. of Do, Say, Play and additional info In each category it tells the teacher what staff are doing, what the teacher is saying, and what music is playing. I am a Drama teacher with over 20 years’ experience teaching SEN including PMLD SLD MLD and ASD. Unlike many sensory stories I focus upon creating tension and atmosphere through light, shadows, music, sound effects and staff call and response. If you are: enjoying the ‘Anna’s’ lesson plans learning new ways of working finding that staff are enthused and children engaged Please would you take a minute to leave me a review. thank you! :)

Introduction to Stop Motion Animation For primary, Early Secondary or Special Education Needs You are purchasing a Powerpoint for an introduction into Stop Motion. It has links embed into the powerpoint giving examples of a range of stop motions including; object, clay, lego (building) and human stop motion. The beginning animations are from films and latter links are basic animations filmed by my students. Allowing students to view animations made by students builds confidence and a greater understanding of what to achieve within a classroom environement. The powerpoint introduces the student to Object Stop motion, where i bring in a range of small world toys. The power point can be extended and amended as you choose for your pupils. This is an introduction and covers the basics that get pupils started. I teach Drama within a Special Needs School and also teach film making using green screen and stop motion. I am a Drama teacher with over 20 years experience teaching SEN including PMLD SLD MLD and ASD. Tes paid licence How can I reuse this?

KS 2/KS 3 SEND PSHE Boundries, Saying No, Personal Space Throw away the dull Power Point and allow pupils to physically engage with this important and sensitive topic. **This set of three lesson plans cover: ** Personal Space Saying No Trusted Circle of Adults Remove the desks, find a hall or go on the tennis court. Your children will explore PSHE Keeping Safe topics through practical activities and games. Reflection and questioning is included to solidify learning. I am a Drama/Class Teacher with over 20 years experience.I work within SEN and mainstream settings and lessons seamlessly translate to pupils within KS 2 or KS 3.

Musical Sensory Tactile Story lesson plan and PowerPoint. Suitable for PMLD, SLD and KS 1. The power point includes audio attachments. Make teaching easy with this easy to follow format. Play the audio included on each page of the powerpoint to guide you with the musical cues. The emphasis is upon staff pupil interaction through physical touch, call and response, music and props. Perfect for exploring themes PSHE safety, Halloween, Autumn/Fall, emotions and nature. Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap.* Do, Say, Play and additional info In each category it tells the teacher what staff are doing, what the teacher is saying, and what music is playing. Each ‘scene’ is threaded together using the text/rhyme from the story. The story has an obvious build-up of tension where pupils have opportunities to express their excitement and anticipation. I am a Drama teacher with over 20 years’ experience teaching SEN including PMLD SLD MLD and ASD. Unlike many sensory stories I focus upon creating tension and atmosphere through light, shadows, music, sound effects and staff call and response. Most objects can be found around the home or at school but I have attached a shopping list with links to Amazon, making creating a purchase order a little easier. If you are: enjoying the ‘Anna’s’ lesson plans learning new ways of working finding that staff are enthused and children engaged Please would you take a minute to leave me a review. thank you! :)

PMLD/SLD/ KS 1/ KS 2 / SEND/ Sensory Song/ Fiction Rudyard Kippling, The Jungle Book Power Point & Lesson Plan You are purchasing a Powerpoint of the story of Rudyard Kipplings The Jungle Book and lesson plan. The Powerpoint consists of 11 slides that take the student and staff through the simplified retelling of the story. On each slide is a rhyming song that leads the pupils through the story. The song is to the tune of ‘Down in the Jungle’ but is directly translated to the Jungle Book. This resource is Ideal for students with Special Educational Needs. Any tracks used are embed into the Powerpoint - with links to Youtube. All of the resources are those easily sourced around the home or at school and are detailed in the PowerPoint and Lesson plan. Your sensory pupils will love the rhyming song and sensory stimuli to explore Rudyard Kipplings ‘The Jungle Book.’ This is a dramatic interactive story song. The emphasis is to create atmosphere and tension through the music and staff participation. I am a Drama teacher with over 20 years experience teaching SEN including PMLD SLD MLD and ASD. Unlike many sensory stories I focus upon creating tension and atmosphere through light, shadows, music, sound effects and staff call and response. I am new to posting resources on TES but please keep an eye out for more dramatic interactive stories.