Penguin

Engaging in a morning work activity with an adult focusing on number and following a pattern in a song 

A penguin student exploring different equipment in soft play with the support of his walking harness! 

Exploring a lotus flower pond during our inquiry learning this week while looking at Buddhism. 

This week we explored a fun sensory activity with hidden photographs - finding ourselves and our classmates! 

This week we visited our new immersion room for the first time! The children loved interacting with the walls and experimenting with different movements to create an effect. 

A penguin student exploring a spinning bell toy independently this week, developing movement and understanding of cause and effect. 

This week, the penguin students explored different fruits and used a switch adapted blender to make smoothies! 

This module, we are looking at 'farming then and now' - this week we explored sensory trays with animals and farm machinery! 

This week, penguin class had a sensory session all around working on a farm. We explored feeding the animals, planting seeds and growing crops through touch, taste, smell and sound!

A penguin student making great progress with their self help skills during lunch time!

We saw some fantastic independent walking this week - all the way from penguin class to the soft play room!

A penguin student exploring and showing a clear like response to new toys in the classroom this week 

Penguin class had a lot of fun in the pool this week! One student enjoyed a 'ready, steady, go!' game and kicked his legs each time he heard go!

This week, penguin class celebrated New Year with some firework art after watching a video of the New Year's Eve fireworks display. 

We had a great time celebrating New Year in class this week! We explored balloons, party streamers and confetti!

Working on physiotherapy targets in the pool this week 

Exploring switch toys with adult support this week in class 

This week a penguin student independently asked to play with the animals - great initiating play with adults!

This week, we joined the other Brook pathway classes to celebrate Christmas! There were so many sensory activities to engage with, including a giant igloo!

A Penguin student was clearly very pleased with her new standing frame this week! Offering opportunities for physical development and wider access to activities. 

A penguin student using a switch to operate a microwave independently during cooking!

Exploring sound and vibration on the resonance board during an interactive session this week

A penguin student demonstrating fantastic problem solving skills by manipulating puzzle pieces to make them fit!

A penguin student exploring the school library independently and making choices for books

Using one handed support to stand on the trampoline - gaining confidence each week! 

A penguin student exploring interactive games on the class iPad, using his hearing aids to connect to the device to engage with the sound more clearly. 

After listening to our sensory story of Hansel and Gretel, the penguin students had fun exploring gingerbread cloud dough! 

A penguin student engaging in colour tent therapy this week, showing increased movement and vocalisations!

This week the penguin students made their own poppies for Remembrance Day and took part in a special sensory calm session for our 2 minute silence 

A penguin student engaging with light toys this week, showing enjoyment through facial expression! 

Engaging a sensory session to learn all about Diwali celebrations 

We had great fun exploring our new playground equipment this week! 

Making items on a frame move independently to hear its noise!

Great work exploring and tolerating sensory materials and messy play

Joining another phase 1 class for their playtime! Learning new social skills and playing with different toys and equipment

Practicing some supported sitting and head control this week in Penguin Class 

A student engaging with liquid listening this week in the pool, allowing for some phsyiotherapy work and relaxation! 

A student enjoying some independent storytelling with the class tonie box

A penguin student has been working super hard this module with developing his skills for independence - taking off his shoes before rebound therapy!

A penguin student showing just how much she likes the switch activated foot spa vibrations and water! Great communication through movement, vocalisation and facial expressions! 

Penguin students enjoyed a very sensory (and messy!) bear hunt this week - combining storytelling with some physiotherapy. 

Penguin class enjoyed another visit to New Ash Green library this week!

Making choices while playing outside, what to play with and then where to go!

Amazing physiotherapy work on the trampoline this week!

Exploring lights during a sensology session this week 

Developing strength while walking independently for short transitions around the school 

Exploring cause and effect with new instruments this week

Using fruit to make marks - experiencing smells, tastes and textures. 

Exploring new environments within the school!

Using our senses to explore toys in different ways. 

Using a talking tile to participate in our circle time routine 

Using a switch to operate an interactive toy independently 

Penguin Class enjoyed an outing this week to our local library 

This week, we have been reading the story 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' - we made our own bear masks!