P13


Continued from p12


 


Class 4 played music from West End showstopper The Lion King. The teacher led the dancing, while learners kept their eyes peeled for lions, tigers and monkeys hiding around the room.


One FE class created a visit to the ‘Tiger Club’, which involved glamorous dressing up and energetic Charleston dancing. Another explored Japanese Kodo drums.


As well as giving the opportunity to put on a show, carousel days have become a way to include friends and family in school life. To ensure that each student is fully involved, they are accompanied by an adult who supports them throughout the day. Parents, volunteers and siblings also help.


Carousel days have developed over time. For example, we found that moving quickly from one activity to another could be confusing. Each session now ends with some calm reflection, listening to Pachelbel’s Canon. The music has also become a reference point, alerting learners to the end of an activity.


Visit our website (see below) for free resources and a link to our video – experience The Lion King, Tiger Club and Kodo drums for yourself!


 


Free resource pack


We have produced a resource pack to help other schools organise carousel days. If you would like a free copy, visit our website www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk, follow the link to Profound Education. Click on Carousel Days.






Ros How teaches at the School for Profound Education in Tadworth, Surrey, where she is an intensive interaction coordinator.





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