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1. Current planning for Shorelines topic

2. Physiotherapy plan

Others1. The benefits of massage 2. Sensory stories 3. Story massage4. Movement to music 5. Play dough gym 6. Sensory breaks 7. Action songs8. Sensology9. Extra activities 10. Links to websites

Current shorelines topic planning. Communication Cognition Understanding my

world

- Key vocabulary – Deep, ocean, cold, smooth, rough and environment.

- TACPAC - based on the story of ‘one white wishing stone’ book.

- Topic sensory story – The Sea Saw

- Sensory wake up morning routine.

- Intensive interaction opportunities.

- Peer interaction based on topic activities – sharing, turn taking etc.

- Cause and effect sea activities.

- Problem solving ICT games – Penguin on Helpkidzlearn.

- Discovery trays - Tropical lagoon

science. - Sensory science –

water/ice based. - Exploring something

new – textures, tastes, smells etc.

Exploring new environments - Trips; beach, aquarium,

saltholme etc.- Exploring the animals

that we may find at the shorelines through videos and sensory discovery.

- Sensory treasure hunt.

- Cookery - Sensology based on

shorelines. - Reflection time - Music lessons.

My Body Creativity My care and Independence

Independent and supported movements:

- Story massage – sea related.

- Hydrotherapy story and songs.

- Circle time – textures of shorelines.

- Movement to music based on shoreline music choices.

- Parachute games – shiver me timbers.

- Sea shanty wheelchair dancing.

Music and drama- Drum stories and

songs - Sea songs - Drama activities

Art activities - Water play - Sand art - Collages with real

life objects such as shells, sand etc.

- Building sandcastles. - Ocean sensory

bottles. - Ice/water play - Textures of the

shorelines. - Painting with

shells/seaweed/sand etc.

Looking after ourselves- What we need to go

to visit shorelines. - How to stay safe

near the shorelines. Looking after others

- How to look after the environment.

- Following instructions and sequencing events based on the topic.

Physiotherapy plan

The benefits of massage I’ve found massage to be a lovely bonding experience with my children, using a simple massage lotion or any plain body cream I have to hand. I also love my essential oils, for instance I use pure lavender oil diluted with a carrier of coconut oil (and many other homemade concoctions!)

Why- because science has shown that even a few gentle strokes causes the brain to release endorphins (the body’s natural opiates, to give a ‘high’ feeling) as well as the production of oxytocin, which gives us a nurturing and loving feeling.

Benefits on the body systems:

Muscular skeletal system- Increase flexibility, improve muscle tone, reduce cramps, improve posture, and improve mobility and range of movement.

Digestive system- Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system to switch digestion back on (opposite of ‘stress response’) and speeds up elimination of waste products from body- alleviating constipation.

Endocrine system- Counteracts the negative effects of adrenaline, bringing body back to a state of homeostasis and balancing the hormones, the release of endorphins and oxytocin as previously mentioned which gives us a positive high feeling.

Respiratory system- Encourages deeper breathing by relaxing the body, stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system and improving posture, and improves gaseous exchange throughout the body.

Lymphatic system- Assists with the drainage of lymph from the cells, improving removal of toxins from our bodies, boosts immunity as it stimulates production of lymphocytes (antibodies), reduces oedema (swelling).

Pain control- Can mask pain by giving a pleasurable massage as these positive nerve messages travel quicker than painful ones (pain gate control theory). By reducing pain and increasing feelings of general well-being and relaxation, you can encourage more restful sleeping.

Psychological – Gives us a feeling of wellbeing, a lovely bonding experience between parent and child, allows us to ‘switch off’ unwind and be at peace, calming the mind and body, preparing body for a deeper night’s sleep

Sensory stories Activity 1 – Buried Treasure Play: pirates of the Caribbean theme tune on YouTube to signify the start of the session. Story Resource/Action Ahoy there me Hearties. Treasure Island I see! Use fans to fan individuals.

Dripping in treasures for you and for me. I spy me a fan! Oh, imagine my blissI just can’t stop going like this, like this, like this, like this.

Vary speeds and proximity to give different sensations and place fan in different positions around the individuals body.

Ahoy there me Hearties! Treasure Island I see. Dripping in treasures for you and for me. I spy me some coin! Oh, imagine my bliss! I just can’t stop going like this, like this, like this, like this.

Use a selection of coins to jingle in a small net bag, a bowl or their hand. Can be jingled in eye line to encourage head movements and tracking.

Ahoy there me Hearties! Treasure Island I see. Dripping in treasures for you and for me. I spy me some coffee! Oh, imagine my bliss! I just can’t stop going like this, like this, like this, like this.

Let the individual smell coffee grounds in a small bowl or tray.

Ahoy there me Hearties! Treasure Island I see. Dripping in treasures for you and for me. I spy me some jewels! Oh, imagine my bliss! I just can’t stop going like this, like this, like this, like this.

‘jewels’ presented to individuals in bowls or in their hands.

*Jewels could be wrapped objects in tin foil etc.

Ahoy there me Hearties! Treasure Island I see. Dripping in treasures for you and for me. I spy me a waterfall! Oh, imagine my bliss! I just can’t stop going like this, like this, like this, like this.

Use water spray or bowls of water for the individuals to feel water on their skin.

You could also listen to waterfall sounds of YouTube.

Ahoy there me Hearties! Treasure Island I see. Dripping in treasures for you and for me. I spy me a hammock! Oh, imagine my bliss! I just can’t stop going like this, like this, like this, like this.

Encourage and support rocking motion with individuals.

Play: pirates of the Caribbean theme tune on YouTube to signify the end of the session.

Story Massage Activity 1 – The jolly Roger pirate ship

Story ActionPlay: The Jolly Roger Pirate Ship on YouTubeWhat shall we do with a lazy pirate?What shall we do with a lazy pirate?

Pat individuals head with a rhythmic

What shall we do with a lazy pirate early in the morning?Make him wear his pirates hat…

motion.

What shall we do with the lazy pirate?What shall we do with the lazy pirate?What shall we do with the lazy pirate, early in the morning?Make him listen to the Captains orders…

Tap or move hands over ears and away again.

What shall we do with the lazy pirate?What shall we do with the lazy pirate?What shall we do with the lazy pirate, early in the morning?Tap the weevils from his biscuits

Pat elbows firmly and then pitter-patter fingers down arms.

What shall we do with the lazy pirate?What shall we do with the lazy pirate?What shall we do with the lazy pirate, early in the morning?Make him go and scrub the poop deck…

Use hands to create a fast, firm rubbing action across palms.

What shall we do with the lazy pirate?What shall we do with the lazy pirate?What shall we do with the lazy pirate, early in the morning?Keep him away from the pirate grub…

Rub tummy firmly

What shall we do with the lazy pirate?What shall we do with the lazy pirate?What shall we do with the lazy pirate, early in the morning?Hope that he can find his sea legs…

Gently shake, wobble and squeeze legs

What shall we do with the lazy pirate?What shall we do with the lazy pirate?What shall we do with the lazy pirate, early in the morning?Tickle his feet to make him walk the plank!

Tap firmly with open palm on soles of individuals feet.

What shall we do with the lazy pirate?What shall we do with the lazy pirate?What shall we do with the lazy pirate, early in the morning?Throw him in the water! Wake him up! …

Whoosh hands quickly down the sides of body from head to toe.

Activity 2 – The waves at the Beach (Sung to the tune of The Wheels on the Bus)

The waves at the beach go up and down, up and down, up and down. The waves at the beach go up and down, all day long.

Action: Make light waving motions along the learners head, shoulders and legs.

The crabs at the beach crawl back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. The crabs at the beach crawl back and forth, all day long. Action: Lightly tap fingers up and down individuals legs.

The lobsters at the beach go snap, snap, snap; snap, snap snap; snap, snap, snap. The lobsters at the beach go snap, snap, snap, all day long. Make light snapping motions with fingers over individuals bodies.

The clams at the beach will open and shut, open and shut, open and shut. The clams at the beach will open and shut all day long.

Action: Place hands together (in a praying gesture) and then open and close your fingers, near to the individuals ears to imitate a clam shell opening and

closing. The jelly fish go wibble, wobble, wibble; wibble, wobble, wibble; wibble,

wobble, wibble. The jelly fish go wibble, wobble, wibble, all day long. Shake the individuals hands, feet, bodies or wheelchairs.

Activity 3 – A trip to the beach Story Massage

The class gets on the bus 1..2..3..4 The walk – walk your fingertips up the individuals body

We drive to the seaside, it’s a long way

The circle – circle motions using both hands.

We go up and over the hills, up and down, up and down

The wave – zig zag with hand up and down the individuals body.

Everybody gets off the bus The fan – fan both of your hands across the individuals body in different directions.

1..2..3..4.. The walk – walk your fingertips up the individuals body

We play in the sand with our buckets and spade

The sprinkle – sprinkle your finger tips up and down individuals body

We eat our lunch The calm – rest your hands on the student and press gently.

We walk up and over the sand dunes seeing the seagulls on the way

The walk – walk your fingertips up the individuals body

We race back to the bus The drum – with fists together gently drum on the individuals body.

Everybody’s had a great day The circle – circle motions using both hands.

We go home to tell Mum The squeeze – gently squeeze on individuals shoulders

Movement to music Cue song: Moana – How far I’ll go Song Movement Louis Armstrong – down by the riverside

Tapping

Florence and the machine – swimming

Leg stretching

Don’t rock the boat Arm stretching

Under the sea – little mermaid

Squeezing

Billie eilish – ocean eyes Head/shoulder massageSong of the sea – lullaby Relaxation with blanketsEnd song: Moana – How far I’ll go.

Cue song : Day O The Banana boat songMusic Action

Sugar, sugar – The Archies Arm stretching Watermelon sugar – harry

styles Hand massage

Tutti frutti – little Richard Body awareness – tapping up arms and legs

Sugar and spice – willow smith

Foot massage

Honey Bee – the kooks Shoulder massage/rubBanana pancakes – Jack

Johnson Relaxation and quiet time

End song : Day O The Banana boat song

Playdough gym/activities

Also look at: Playdough gym and Playdough disco on YouTube for more ideas!

Play Dough recipeYou will need

8 tbsp plain flour

2 tbsp table salt

60ml warm water

food colouring

1 tbsp vegetable oil 

Method

1. Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl mix together the water, a few drops of food colouring and the oil.

2. Pour the coloured water into the flour mix and bring together with a spoon.

3. Dust a work surface with a little flour and turn out the dough. Knead together for a few minutes to form a smooth, pliable dough. If you want a more intense colour you can work in a few extra drops of food colouring.

4. Store in a plastic sandwich bag (squeeze out the air) in the fridge to keep it fresh.

Note: Add different spices to create a more sensory experience

Sensory breaks

Rolling a ball

across my body

Listening to

different music

Hand/ foot

massage

Chewing toys (where applic)

Blanket and

relaxing music

Blowing bubbles

Going for a walk

Singing songs/ action songs

Read a story

Free move-ment

Hand washing/ water

play

Hold light to heavy objects

Supported

stretching

Hair brushin

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Tactile object play

Have a cuddle

Action songs Song 1 - Swimming in the Deep Blue Sea

(sung to the tune of Sailing, Sailing)

Swimming, swimming, in the deep blue seaAction: Model the crawl swimming stroke and support individuals to imitate the

movement.When its hot, when its cold in the deep blue sea

Action: Fan yourself for hot days and hug yourself for cold daysBreast stroke, side stroke, underwater too

Action: Repeat the swimming strokes and hold your nose for being under water.

Wouldn’t it be nice with notice else to do but…(repeat)Action: Pretend to sleep

Song 2 – The Big Ship Sails on the Ally-Ally-OhThe big ship sails on the ally-ally-oh

The ally-ally-oh, the ally-ally, ohOh, the big ship sails on the ally-ally-oh,

On the last day of SeptemberAction: rock from side to side

The captain said it will never, never doNever, never do, never, never do

The captain said it will never, never do On the last day of September

Action: Shake your index finger or shake your head to indicate ‘no’. The big ship sank to the bottom of the sea

The bottom of the sea, the bottom of the seaThe big ship sank to the bottom of the sea

On the last day of SeptemberAction: flop your head or flap your hands downwards.

We all dip our head in the deep blue sea, The deep blue sea, the deep blue sea

We all dip our heads in the deep blue seaOn the last day of September

. Action: Let the individuals dip their hands in water. The big ship sails on the ally-ally-oh

The ally-ally-oh, the ally-ally, ohOh, the big ship sails on the ally-ally-oh,

On the last day of September. Action: Move your hands in a wave-like motion.

The captain said it will never, never doNever, never do, never, never do

The captain said it will never, never do On the last day of September

Action: Shake your index finger or shake your head to indicate ‘no’.The big ship sank to the bottom of the sea

The bottom of the sea, the bottom of the seaThe big ship sank to the bottom of the sea

On the last day of SeptemberAction: move your hands in a wave like motion from head to toe really slowly.

Sensology What is sensology: Sensology is an educational approach emphasising sensory stimulation. It covers the five basic senses (see, hear, touch, smell, taste) but also the movement related sensory systems: the vestibular (balance, head movements and gravity) and the proprioceptive (body positions, body mapping and planning movements

Vision Smell Touch Mirrors Photographs of

family and friends Torch light and

darkness Natural resources

from the garden or park

Motivating toys and resources

The sky Sensory videos on

YouTube e.g. fireworks or kaleidoscope

Face painting and mirrors

Bright coloured objects.

Oranges Mint Coffee Lemon Bubble bath Parents perfume/

aftershave Fabric softener Tea bags Essential oils Bath bombs Home cooking Different spices. Vegetables –

onion etc. Candles Mud/grass Cheese Toothpaste

Feathers Towels Bubble wrap Ice cubes Hot water bottle Shredded paper Sand paper Natural resources

– grass, flowers etc

Shower scrunchie/sponges

Jelly Familiar clothing

objects – parents’ scarves etc.

Different weather – wind and rain

Blankets Warm/cold water

Taste (where appropriate)Sound Movement

Jelly Ice cream Honey Lemon Custard Chocolate sauce Soy sauce Baked beans Yoghurt Tomato Crisps/poppadum Hot chocolate Fruits and

vegetables Gingerbread Milk Popcorn

Musical instruments

Go outside and listen to the birds/cars in the distance

Phone ringing Music from

YouTube/the radio Singing Different weather

– wind and rain. Electric tooth

brush Kitchen utensils –

spoons hitting each other, blender etc.

1:1 conversations.

Arm stretches Leg stretched Turning in circles

in chairs Massage Head rub Shoulder rub Hand shaking Banging motion –

using wooden spoons and pans

Splashing in water.

Rolling Kicking Supported

clapping Finger stretches

Extra activity ideas

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Website links www.chatterpack.net – Activity ideas for sensory based fun! – Claire Ryan

Woodlands trust – Learning activities for the garden.

www.twinkl.com – parents get free month trial

www.theimaginationtree.com

Also look at: YouTube stories Sensory activities on Google.