So many different skills and sensory areas can be addressed through a single activity. Theme-based curriculum is used by many teachers of young children or students with special needs, as they offer a way to help children at many different levels to explore concepts in an interesting and fun way. Here are some ideas for multi-sensory activities that can be taught to children with visual impairments through the theme of Fire Service.
Language associated with going up and down the ladder.
Five little fire fighters sit very still
hold up five fingers
Until they see a five on top of the hill
Number one rings the bell, ding-dong.
bend down thumb
Number 2 pulls his big boots on.
bend down pointer finger
Number 3 climbs on the truck right away.
bend down middle finger
Number 4 joins him, no one can wait.
bend down ring finger
Number 5 drives the truck to the fire.
bend down little finger
The big yellow flames go higher and higher.
spread arms
Whooo-ooo! Whooo-ooo! Hear the fire truck say
imitate siren
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As all of the cars get out of the way.
Shhh! goes the water from the fire hose spout,
rub palms together
And quicker than a wink the fire is out!
clap hands
Ten little firemen sleeping in a row,
extend both hands, fingers curled
Ding dong goes the bell
pull bell cord with one hand
And down the pole they go
close both fists, put one on top of other, slide down pole
Off on the engine, oh, oh, oh.
steer engine with hands
Using the big hose, so, so, so.
When all the fire’s out, home so-o slow
steer engine with hands
Back to bed, all in a row.
extend both hands with fingers curled
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