Body Part Science MTP 7 weeks PMLD SEND with AAC Widgit communication Grids

A complete seven-week science unit exploring the body, movement and the senses, created for pupils with SEND, PMLD and complex learning needs. The resource combines sensory tuff-tray activities, accessible assessment, specialist adaptations, AAC support and Widgit symbol communication grids.

This resource includes:

Seven-week editable science medium-term plan
Practical sensory activities exploring body parts (legs, feet, arms, hand, face), movement and the senses
Three exploratory activities for most weeks
15 activity-specific AAC communication grids
Colour-coded communication cells to support consistent AAC use
Widgit symbols throughout the communication grids
Visual tuff-tray examples and symbol-supported activity instructions
Printable facial-expression cards
Printable body-movement cards
All, Most and Some assessment opportunities
Detailed resource lists for each week
Specialist adaptations for pupils with physical, sensory and communication needs
Opportunities to respond through looking, reaching, pointing, vocalising, eye gaze, AAC or supported placement
Editable Word planning and print-ready PDF resources

More about the resource

This practical unit helps pupils explore what their bodies can do through touch, movement, sound, smell and visual experiences. Activities include hand and foot exploration, reaching and pulling, mark-making, movement pathways, face building, sensory investigation, action sequencing and matching body parts to familiar actions.

The planning has been designed to be flexible for pupils working at different developmental levels. Each week includes a clear learning intention, accessible assessment opportunities, activity guidance, required resources and specialist adaptations. Communication grids provide relevant vocabulary for each activity and include core words such as want, help, more, finished, like, your turn and my turn.

The accompanying worksheets remain deliberately low demand. Pupils can complete them through pointing, eye gaze, partner-assisted scanning, AAC, matching or supported cut-and-stick work, rather than relying on handwriting.

An engaging and highly adaptable body-themed science resource for special schools, SEND classrooms, PMLD groups, sensory learners and pupils working below National Curriculum expectations.

Please note that physical resources and any recommended books or songs are not included.