We're going on a bear hunt... we're going to catch a big one... 

We have been exploring the story of We're going on a bear hunt in class this week. We enjoyed exploring the sensory materials from the story with our feet and our hands! 

Passive Movements 

We take part in weekly physio sessions to support the movement of our upper body as well as our lower limbs. We sing songs as we stretch, move and interact with an adult during this important time to support the development and strengthening of our muscles. 

Thursday 8th May

The Sheep who couldn't sleep - A Timbadash performance

This afternoon we engaged in a wonderful, immersive, sensory experience in the hall by Timbadash theatre company. We listened to the story and songs and explored numerous sensory props as we delved into the story of Shauna the sheep. 

Tuesday 6th May

A Train Ride Through India - A Sensory Story

This week we have begun to explore our sensory story. We will continue to explore this throughout the term, building up our attention and anticipatory skills as we get to know the story well. We explored the sights, sounds and smells from the story and used switches to create the effect of the warm wind on our faces. 

Thursday 1st May

Sensory cookery - onion bhajis 

Today we explored the ingredients to make onion bhajis. We smelled all the spices and mixed the ingredients. We safely listened to the sizzle of the bhajis as they fried in the hot oil. 

Wednesday 30th April

Sensory Indian flag

This week we have begun our new Journeys topic. We begin our journey around the world in India. We explored the smells and textures associated with India to create a sensory flag. 

Tuesday 29th April

Exploring our new playground

This morning we ventured into the newly installed outdoor play area - we tested out some of the new equipment; we especially loved the swings!

Monday 28th April

We began our Summer term topic of 'Journeys' with a sunny walk to Ward Jackson park this morning!