Welcome to Sensory Stations

D O M A I N A N D A S S E S S M E N T – R I C H , P O RTA B L E A N D P O T E N T I A L LY P E R M A N E N T !

N O T T O M E N T I O N L O A D S O F P L AY P O T E N T I A L F U N ! !

Welcome to Sensory Stations!

Learning Intentions

Position sensory learning as valuable in the K Programme planning process by:

Briefly taking an overview of theoretical background.

Examining Sensory learning through the Domains of learning.

Linking DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAINS, LEARNING AREAS and BIG IDEAS or INTENDED OUTCOMES and sensory play experiences.

Exploring ideas for sensory stations . Co-planning and then SHARING ideas for future

sensory stations for YOUR classroom!

What’s the Value in Sensory Learning?

Start with an example:

How do children learn their colours? What senses do we rely on to teach ‘colour’?

What Domains does Sensory Learning Address?

Social

Physical

Emotional

Cognitive

Language

Linking it all Together

Areas of Learning Developmental Domains

INTENDED OUTCOMES or BIG IDEAS

Personal and Social Development

Social, Emotional Children are connected to others and contribute to their world

Language Language/Emotional/Cognitive

Children are effective communicators. Children have a strong sense of identity and well being.

Mathematics Language/Cognitive Young children have a conceptual understanding of mathematics and of mathematical reasoning and thinking

Science and Technology Cognitive Children are curious and connect prior knowledge to new contexts in order to understand the world around them

Health and Physical Activity Physical Children make healthy choices and develop physical skills.

The Arts Language/Emotional/Cognitive/Physical

Young children have an innate openness to artistic activities.

Choosing Materials for Sensory Learning

Rationale or Purpose of Materials

Possible Observation Points and Strategies

Motivation and Response i.e. an

experience, a book, a developmental need,

an observation

What Might it Look like?

Opportunities for Assessment

Observations

ProductsConversations

Go for It! Sense it out!

Consolidating

Questions?Observations?Thoughts?

Digital catalogue of ideas will be sent to you.