What does the presentation offer?

•  A multi-sensory journey through an imaginary rainforest. It is most appropriate for pupils with severe learning difficulties.

•  A focus on the rainforest of Papua New Guinea using Green Light's first-hand experience.

•  A highly experienced, specialist presenter in order to access education for sustainable development through the sensory curriculum.

•  A specific range of sensory stimuli for pupils who have profound and multiple learning difficulties.

•  Differentiated methodology according to the needs and key stage of the group.

•  National Curriculum links in Geography, Science, Literacy and Citizenship.

How does the presentation work?

•  The presentation is for class size groups and can work in the classroom or the hall.

•  The pupils experience song; drumming, handling everyday objects from Papua New Guinea, story telling, chant, slide images, sound effects and food. Role play and books are used where appropriate.

•  Elements of choice are built into the tasks.

•  There can be up to three presentations in a day.

How much does Sensing The Rainforest cost?

The sessions are free to schools thanks to generous support from our sponsors.

Question : When does the Green Light's education team need to add the following to its presentation kit:A pineapple, a coconut some wet wipes and a giant 10m x 10m blue silk cloth?
Answer: When it visits a school for pupils with severe learning difficulties.

In March, presenters Gill and Helen visited Yellow Class at Heathside School in Ipswich.

"The pupils were invited to join us in a simple story taking them on a journey up the Sepik. Our aim was to engage the pupils' attention and stimulate their desire to communicate by providing a series of sensory stimuli. We invited them to experience 'rainforest' at a level appropriate to their level of understanding. The pupils were enveloped by the blue river cloth while wet branches moved across the tops of their heads. Some chose to wear grass skirts or put objects in bilums, shake shell jewellery or run their hands through cassowary feathers. They focused on the vibrant colours of a bird of paradise. To celebrate the end of the journey we cracked open a coconut. Some drank the milk, others sampled the flesh. Some explored the hard, hairy shell. Everyone enjoyed the sticky sweetness of a fresh pineapple. Then it was back to Yellow classroom and the wet wipes!'

Comments from teachers:

"You were able to make a difficult concept real for our children who find being imaginative very difficult."
Teacher - The Ashley School, Lowestoft

"The drumming & singing left our pupils enthralled. Their responses were clear through eye contact and facial expression."
Teacher - Heathside School, Ipswich