This activity is suitable for Early Years and children with severe learning difficulties.
The exercise is aimed at giving you the confidence to read a story to your class using sensory exploration and incorporating simple songs.
What materials you need for this activity
To tell this musical story you will need the following objects:
Rucksack or travelling bag
Hand-held fan
Spray bottle
Green Raffia skirt or shredded green paper
Mud 鈥 a mixture of cornflour, water and instant coffee or chocolate
Shaving foam to simulate snow
Warm gel pads or sun cream
Curriculum notes
These clips are suitable for teaching music at EYFS and Key Stage 1 in England, Foundation in Wales, Early Years and Foundation KS1 in Northern Ireland and Early and First Level in Scotland.
More SEND guides
SEND: Teach music using sensory materials
This activity is suitable for pupils with sensory needs in mainstream and special school. Find out how different objects and sensory materials can be used to help children while singing or playing some simple songs.
SEND: Sensory songs to teach phonics and counting
This activity will be suitable for children with mild learning difficulties. Find out how to use simple songs to help children to create voice sounds and develop an understanding of numbers.
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