Penguin

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!