Commotion in the Ocean Themed Lesson and Communication Bundle

Create an under-the-sea session that supports shared attention, sensory access and fine motor participation without pressure. This downloadable bundle can be used by clinicians, educators, parents and carers with one child, a family or a small group.
 
The predictable 60-minute sequence includes welcome, music and movement, shared reading, sensory play and a calm goodbye. Activities include swimming to collect toy fish, exploring a coloured rice ocean and making sea-creature sand art. The plan includes close-reach, tool-based, seated, dry-entry and watching options.
 
The communication mat supports words and concepts including fish, crocodile, swim, water, blue, big, little, fast, slow, look, listen, go, stop, more, again, feel, what, where, play and finished. The caregiver guidance helps adults notice sensory seeking and avoidance as useful communication. The book is sold separately.
 
What Is Included
Four-page A4 lesson plan with a 60-minute run sheet, detailed activities, adaptations, materials and facilitator reflection
One-page A4 parent and carer handout with play-at-home ideas, words to model, safety guidance and reflection prompts
One-page A3 communication mat with 20 book-theme and core communication symbols
One-page A3 landscape visual lesson snapshot with the full session sequence, setup checks, access options and follow-up prompts
Four PDF files with seven printable pages in total.
 
Suitable For
Speech pathologists, occupational therapists, developmental educators and other clinicians
Early childhood educators, education assistants and inclusion teams
Parents and carers looking for a structured play session
Individual sessions, family sessions and small groups
 
Skills and Participation Supported
Shared attention without forced proximity or performance
Sensory exploration with flexible wet and dry options
Fine motor access using hands, tools or adapted reach
Movement, action words and simple concepts
Natural AAC modelling and communication partner skills
Caregiver reflection on regulation, access and enjoyment