Sensory Session for Children with Additional Needs

Introduction

This session offers a supportive environment for children with additional needs to improve gross motor skills, balance, and coordination through aerial fitness activities.

Objectives

• Enhance motor skills and balance

• Provide a safe, engaging space

• Encourage social interaction

Activities

1. Aerial Fitness

• Silk Hammocks: Gentle swinging for body awareness

• Trapeze Bar: Assisted hanging and swinging

• Aerial Hoop: Assisted hanging and swinging

2. Trampoline Time

• Basic Bounces: Controlled, soft landings

• Jump Patterns: Alternating feet or spinning

3. Soft Area Play

• Balance beam - soft, wide beam

• Obstacle course - encourage jumping or skipping

• Exercise ball- rolling, bouncing

Sensory Stimulation

• Visual: Colourful lights

• Auditory: Calming music

Safety and Support

• Soft Flooring: Mats for safety

• Trained Staff: Available for support

This session is a fun, enriching experience for children to explore their physical abilities safely.

Session is one hour long and cost is 15e. To sign up just click here.

Parents/guardians are asked to assist children for the duration of the class and are free to join in the aerial activities.