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For further information on how Lyfta is used with children and young people with SEND:
Personal Development and Life Skills - Sense of Self and Building Connections
Lesson: Bedrooms around the world (KS1)
Summary: Palestine, Denmark and Brazil. Explore children's bedrooms around the world, finding out a little about each individual child in the process and thinking about what they might have in common. The main activity involves drawing or making a model of their bedroom. We explore themes such as family and identity.
National Curriculum Links: KS1 English; KS1 PSHE
Lesson: Let’s explore Dinnertime 360
Summary: Finland. Visit three dinner times in three different households in Finland.
National Curriculum Links: KS1 - KS2 PSHE; KS2 Citizenship
Travel and Transport
Lesson: Let’s go!
Summary: Philippines, Hong Kong and Netherlands. Explore different kinds of vehicles and get the chance to experience what it would be like to ride on some of them in 360 degrees! An experiential lesson where children get the chance to see what it might be like to ride different vehicles. An optional activity involves designing and, if appropriate, making their own vehicle.
National Curriculum Links: KS1 English; KS1 PSHE; KS1 Design and Technology
Animals and the Environment
Lesson: Multi-sensory aquarium visit🐟
Summary: United States. We'll visit the Aquarium in San Francisco and experience some ocean themed sensory activities.
National Curriculum Links: KS1 - KS2 PSHE; KS1 Art and Design
Lesson: Animal friends (KS1)
Summary: Denmark, Turkey and Russia. We will meet 3 different animals and their owners/ carers. We explore themes such as: the relationship between humans and animals and responsible pet ownership. Optional activity involves designing a poster, telling people how to look after their chosen animal.
National Curriculum Links: KS1 Citizenship; KS1 PSHE; KS1 - KS2 English
Further content linked to the theme of Accessible and SEND:
Lesson: Explore Secrets of the opera - Finland
Lesson: Honey biscuits - Germany
Lesson: Visit the rainforest🐛 - Peru
Lesson: Afghan bakery - Afghanistan
Lesson: Step right up! - Belgium and France
Lesson: Musical professions - Finland
Lesson: Virtual school trip (template) - the world
Lesson: Forest guardian (accessible) - Philippines
Lesson: Life on a Greek island (KS1) - Greece
Lesson: Explore Indonesian temples (KS1) - Indonesia
Lesson: Sign languages - United States
Lesson: Why should we be active? - Pakistan