PMLD Sensory Thematic Units
Perfect Picnic Fun
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In this unit learners gain an awareness of what happens at a picnic. This awareness is developed and embedded through a range of carefully planned and personalised sensory experiences such as poetry, stories, songs, games and musical experiences.
These activities are suggestions only. You can adapt or extend them to suit your learners’ age, cognitive ability and specific needs.
Please note: before beginning an activity, check that all the resources are suitable for your individual learners. For example, some essential oils may not be appropriate for young children and others may have contraindications for learners with complex medical needs, life-threatening conditions and/or epilepsy. It is advisable to consult a trained therapist before using essential oils.
Learning Activities
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Activity Resources
To view 'Sights and Sounds (Whiteboard Slides)' please download the ZIP file above and open 'PP_Resource_1_Slides.pdf' to begin.
Note on the following 5 audio tracks - Traditional, recording by Licence from Scoredraw Music.
Tune 1: A Tisket A Tasket:
Tune 5: Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush:
Tune 7: If You’re Happy and You Know It:
Tune 19: Teddy Bears’ Picnic:
Tune 27: When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again: