The Sensory Garden

Using all their senses for discovery, this outdoor program is designed for children who would benefit from being immersed in calming environments. This wellbeing program is suitable for students with physical and intellectual disabilities, communication, language and/or sensory needs.  

Students will:

Explore through the Sensory Garden and observe the bird life at Central Lake.

Wander through Fern Gully, visiting the Wellbeing Gardens.

Visit the Herb Garden and make scented herb bags.

Pot a sensory plant or engage in sensory play with natural materials for exploration and pattern making

Key focuses:

Follow simple steps to pot a plant and make a herb bag

Sensory-motor skills, movement and exploration

Wellbeing and relaxation

Please note some locations may be subject to availability. 
 

Curriculum Links:

All Early Childhood Programs support outcomes from the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework: Identity; Community; Wellbeing; Learning; Communication

Teacher Resources

The Sensory Garden Social Script