Writing and Physical Development lesson

Growing: An Early Years Lesson Plan for an SEN Class

This resource provides a comprehensive, adult-led lesson followed by engaging, guided play activities for an early years class with special educational needs (SEN). The topic is growing, and all activities are designed to support a range of skills. The lesson plan includes detailed instructions and prompt cards to set up various learning stations, offering guidance on what each station is about and how adults can best support students.

The resource is fully supported by visuals created with Boardmaker, which aid in communication and comprehension for all learners.

Skills Focus
Students will be working on the following skills throughout the lesson and activities:

Mark Making: Using different tools and materials to create marks.

Tracing and Copying: Practicing tracing or copying various writing patterns.

Gross Motor Skills: Copying large, gross movements.

Fine Motor Skills: Engaging in finger play through songs.