The Sensory Garden

The Sensory Garden is a program designed for children who would benefit from being immersed in a sensory environment. This program is suitable for students with Physical disabilities, communication and/or sensory needs.

Students will

• Explore the new Sensory Garden, using all their senses for exploration and discovery

• Explore the calming sensory environment of Fern Gully, visiting the newly created Wellbeing Gardens

• Visit to the Herb Garden, making pot pourri, with adult assistance

Teachers can choose option 1 or 2 when booking program

Option 1:

Follow sequence of potting a plant that engages the senses, with adult assistance.

or

Option 2:

Sensory play with natural materials for exploration and pattern making, with adult assistance.

All gardens are wheelchair accessible

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