In order to communicate and/or to learn to use a language, the learner must have: Sensory Abilities: Adequate Hearing and Vision We need to know to what extent the child or adult can hear and see. Such disabilities profoundly hamper communicative responses. Assessment and then stimulation in the multisensory studio, can lead to…
The key element of working in the classroom is finding an appropriate environment to work in. This article is going to have a look at one successful and very popular approach – the use of umbrellas and parasols. As successful practitioners in education we will have bright, colourful, stimulating and busy classrooms, fantastic for general…
Here’s a great idea from Carol Allen – ‘Gofindit cards.’ A brilliant very sensory indoor or outdoor scavenger hunt! Each card shows a different sensory characteristic or sensation – which needs to be found!
On this very practical day, Naomi explores how to create sensory environments within your classroom to support pupils with severe and complex learning needs to engage, interact and develop their communication. To begin, Naomi shows you the importance of cutting down the distraction of background sound – and the huge impact this simple change has…
Creating Engaging Sensory Stories for pre-formal, semi-formal and formal learners Richard and Julie look at how to use sensory stories within the curriculum framework to create engaging learning experiences appropriate for pre-formal, semi-formal and formal learners. They will explore ways of embedding multi-sensory experiences in stories and narrative demonstrating a range of sensory stories…