The Sensory Garden

The Sensory Garden is a program designed for children who would benefit from being immersed in a sensory environment. This program is suitable for students with physical disabilities, communication and/or sensory needs.

Students will

• Explore through the new Sensory Garden, using all their senses for exploration and discovery

• Wander through the calming sensory environment of Fern Gully, visiting the newly created Wellbeing Gardens

• Visit to the Herb Garden, making pot pourri, with adult assistance

Teachers can choose option 1 or 2 when booking program

Option 1:

Follow sequence of potting a plant that engages the senses, with adult assistance.

or

Option 2:

Sensory play with natural materials for exploration and pattern making, with adult assistance.

All gardens are wheelchair accessible

Curriculum Levels

Victorian Curriculum, Levels A-D (toward Foundation), F-2

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Teacher Resources

The Sensory Garden Social Script