The School of Play Curriculum
Special Education
Week 5 blends sharp listening, big movement, and reflective talk in a simple, inclusive flow. You’ll kick off with Left, Right, Up, Down, a quick partners game that builds directionality, coordination, and fast decision-making through clear cues and short movement “wins.” Expect easy differentiation for Levels A–D and F–3 (gestures, eye direction, or whole-body actions), plus wheelchair-friendly swaps (wheel taps, forward pushes, arm reaches). Next, My Healthy Body Plan slows the tempo for purposeful SEL and health literacy. Students choose three personal healthy habits and one focus goal for today, sharing with words, drawings, symbols, or AAC. Look for growing vocabulary around wellbeing (food, sleep, movement, friendships) and confident, supported goal-setting.
You’ll re-energise with Alice in Wonderland Movement Adventure. In this playful fitness story, learners act out characters and scenes using scalable movements (or seated adaptations), boosting balance, imagination, and regulation. To close, Gratitude Ping Pong pairs light throwing/rolling with short prompts that strengthen turn-taking, listening, and expressive confidence; responses can be spoken, signed, acted, drawn, or device-supported. Educators can expect minimal setup, non-eliminating play, multiple modes of response, and clear visual prompts, all yielding strong observation points in focus and reaction control, body awareness, everyday health choices, imaginative communication, and prosocial language.
Weekly Lessons
Left, Right, Up, Down
Left, Right, Up, Down is a fast-paced, playful reaction game that gets students moving, thinking, and laughing together. Using four simple directional cues, students respond with head, hand, arm, or whole-body movements while working in pairs or groups. It’s an exciting way to build coordination, quick decision-making, and social interaction, all in just a few minutes. Students love the challenge of reacting quickly to each prompt, celebrating wins, and taking turns as both the “pointer” and the “mover.” Whether played seated or standing, the game encourages teamwork, positive sportsmanship, and shared enjoyment. The movement challenges added after each turn keep the energy high and help students practise safe, coordinated actions.
Designed for early learners in Levels A & D and easily extended for Levels F–3, this activity can be adapted for any space, ability level, or communication style. Wheelchair users can participate fully using gestures, eye direction, arm movements, or alternative reps. Every version keeps the focus on fun, connection, and effort, not accuracy or competition. After watching the short demonstration video, choose the version below that suits your learners and download the full printable. Four directions, endless fun, Left, Right, Up, Down builds coordination, confidence, and joyful engagement in every round.
Please note: For students with sensory learning needs or those who utilise an AAC device, please refer to the levels A-B PDF for activity variation ideas and strategies.
Levels A & B download HERE
Levels C & D download HERE
Levels F to 3 download HERE
My Healthy Body Plan
My Healthy Body Plan is a simple, empowering activity that helps students think about the habits that keep their bodies strong, happy, and healthy. Students explore ideas such as eating well, moving their bodies, sleeping enough, drinking water, and being kind to others. They then choose three habits that matter to them and create their own personalised “healthy body plan” using drawings, words, or picture symbols. This activity encourages students to reflect on how healthy choices make them feel, energised, calm, proud, strong, and helps them take ownership of their well-being in a gentle, age-appropriate way. Students finish by choosing one habit they want to focus on today and sharing it with their peers, building confidence and positive connections.
Designed for early learners in Levels A & D and easily expanded for Levels F–3, My Healthy Body Plan is flexible, inclusive, and adaptable for different communication and movement needs. Students can express their ideas through drawing, pointing, speaking, gestures, or AAC devices, ensuring every child can participate successfully and proudly. After watching the short demonstration video, simply choose the version below that best suits your learners and download the full printable. A thoughtful, uplifting way to help every student understand what keeps them healthy, and how small daily actions can make them feel their best.
Please note: For students with sensory learning needs or those who utilise an AAC device, please refer to the levels A-B PDF for activity variation ideas and strategies.
Levels A & B download HERE
Levels C & D download HERE
Levels F to 3 download HERE
Alice in Wonderland Movement Adventure
Alice in Wonderland Movement Adventure is a playful, high-energy experience that invites students to step inside the story of Alice in Wonderland using movement, imagination, and creativity. Students act as Alice and other Wonderland characters through a series of fun physical actions, hopping like the White Rabbit, growing tall like Alice, spinning down the rabbit hole, shrinking small, pouring tea with the Mad Hatter, escaping from the Queen of Hearts, and more. This adventure encourages students to follow instructions, build coordination, and use their imagination while engaging in a fitness-based story sequence. The focus is on participation, enthusiasm, and creativity rather than accuracy, making it suitable for both Levels A & D and easily adaptable for Levels F–3.
The activity is inclusive and flexible, with movements that can be adapted for wheelchair users or students with diverse mobility needs. Students can choose to perform large or small actions, move seated or standing, and use gestures or imaginative role-play to bring the story to life. After watching the demonstration video, simply select the version below that matches your learners’ level and download the full printable. A magical way to blend movement, creativity, and storytelling, bringing fitness and imagination together in a Wonderland adventure every student can enjoy.
Please note: For students with sensory learning needs or those who utilise an AAC device, please refer to the levels A-B PDF for activity variation ideas and strategies.
Levels A & B download HERE
Levels C & D download HERE
Levels F to 3 download HERE
Gratitude Ping Pong
Gratitude Ping Pong is a playful partner activity that blends simple movement, throwing, catching, rolling, or bouncing a soft ball, with meaningful reflection. Students respond to fun prompts each time they pass the ball, helping them practise communication, gratitude, and positive connection in an energetic and engaging way. Students share thoughts about things they like, what they’re grateful for, what they’re looking forward to, and even give compliments or advice. As they pass the ball back and forth, they learn to listen carefully, take turns, and respond respectfully. The focus is on expression, connection, and having fun, not getting the “right” answer.
Designed to suit both Levels A & D and Levels F–3, Gratitude Ping Pong is flexible and easily adapted to different abilities, communication styles, and physical needs. Students can answer through speech, gestures, drawings, pointing, or AAC devices, and the game can be played with a ball, a balloon, or no object at all if required. After watching the quick demonstration video, choose the appropriate version for your learners and download the full printable. A joyful way to build gratitude, communication, and teamwork, one throw, catch, and conversation at a time.
Please note: For students with sensory learning needs or those who utilise an AAC device, please refer to the levels A-B PDF for activity variation ideas and strategies.
Levels A & B download HERE
Levels C & D download HERE
Levels F to 3 download HERE
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