Rain Sensory Journey for SEND
Primary Year 2 Science Exploring Rain Through Our Senses 10 Minute Interactive Experience
WALT - We Are Learning To
Explore rain through our senses Feel water and hear rain sounds Choose between water and glitter Use our hands and eyes to discover Say 'more' or 'stop' when we want
Success Criteria - How We Know We've Done Well
Show we notice water sounds or touch Point to or reach for what we like Watch bubbles with our eyes Use signs or pictures to say 'more' or 'stop' Take part in our own special way
Different Ways to Learn Today
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Activity 1: Rain Sounds and Water Tray
Listen to gentle rain sounds Touch water with blue glitter Feel toys floating in the water Teachers will pour water gently on hands Duration: 4 minutes
Activity 2: Bubble Machine Exploration
Watch bubbles float like raindrops Follow bubbles with our eyes Reach out to touch bubbles Use pictures to ask for 'more bubbles' Duration: 3 minutes
Activity 3: Choice Making - Water or Glitter
Two trays side by side Plain water in one tray Sparkly glitter water in the other Choose which one you like best Duration: 3 minutes
Communication Tools We'll Use
Makaton signs for 'water', 'more', 'stop' Picture symbols on communication boards Objects to touch and feel WIDGET grids for making sentences Voice output devices for some students
Resources for Our Rain Journey
Rain sound machine Water trays with blue glitter Waterproof toys and objects Bubble machine and solution Communication symbols and grids Towels and protective mats
How We'll Check Learning
Watch how students respond to sounds and textures Note which activities students enjoy most Take photos of students exploring and choosing Record communication attempts and successes Celebrate all forms of participation
Staying Safe During Our Activities
Water trays are shallow and safe Non-toxic glitter safe for skin Bubble machine positioned safely Towels ready for cleanup Adults always nearby to help
Reflection: The Magic of Rain
Today we discovered rain through our senses We felt water, watched bubbles dance, and made choices Every student participated in their own special way We brought the wonder of a rainy day inside!