Thematic Units (PMLD)

PMLD Sensory Thematic Units

A Pirate's Life for Me!

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This unit provides a range of activities on the theme of 'A Pirate's Life for Me!' which aims to establish learners' awareness of pirates and of the things associated with pirates. This awareness is developed and embedded through a wide range of sensory stimulation, music, song, poetry, environmental and ICT experiences.

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

Learning Activity 1: Pirates’ Plunder (Sensory introduction)
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Learning Activity 2: Ahoy There Me Hearties! (A sensory story)
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Learning Activity 3: The Lazy Pirate (A patting story)
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Learning Activity 4: Yo Ho Ho and a Yum Yum Yum! (Sensory cookery)
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Learning Activity 5: Shiver Me Timbers! (Parachute games)
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Learning Activity 6: Pieces of Eight! (Sensory art)
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Learning Activity 7: Tropical Lagoon (Pirate science)
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Learning Activity 8: Where Be the Treasure? (Treasure hunt)
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Learning Activity 9: Pirate Party (Finale)
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Activity Resources

Note on the following 5 audio tracks - Traditional, recording by Licence from Scoredraw Music.

Tune 2: Drunken Sailor:

Tune 10: My Ship Sailed from China:

Tune 15: Row Row Row Your Boat:

Tune 21: The Big Ship Sails on the Ally-Ally-Oh:

Tune 24: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star: