An original skeleton and muscles sensory story and semi-formal pack for SEN learners with PMLD and SLD. It lets pupils in special schools and resource bases access the KS3 science topic of skeleton and muscles.

This skeleton and muscles sensory story pack follows pre-formal and semi-formal pathways and includes Engagement Model recording sheets, so you can evidence exploration, realisation, anticipation, persistence and initiation.

What’s included

• “Bones and Muscles”: a 10-line original sensory story with a sensory experience for every line, plus storytelling tips
• A repeatable 35 to 45 minute session plan
• Hands-on activity: make a moving arm, with simpler and sensory options and a safety section
• Real-object exploration, choice making and switch-based cause and effect ideas
• Engagement Model observation record and a semi-formal progress checklist
• Six printable resources: story symbol cards, a two-choice sort, errorless matching, find it, colour it and a Now/Next board
• Editable Word file plus PDF

Ideal for SLD and PMLD classes, autism bases and learners not yet engaged in subject-specific study. Part of the Dr Suleman Science SEND science collection.

Last updated: October 2026.