Understanding joy and celebration with ‘Confetti’ by Dean Atta

Overview 

A Sensory Story for those with complex additional support needs (including PMLD.) 

We’ve worked with Sensory Storyteller and Founder of My Kind of Book, Ailie Finlay, to create this resource to accompany Dean Atta and Alea Marley’s bright and brilliant book, Confetti. Confetti is always a popular addition to a sensory story – so how about creating a sensory story that is all about confetti! The picture book Confetti is a lovely warm family story that is perfectly suited for adding in some sensory fun. 

Note to teachers: We recommend reading the book carefully before using it in the classroom or recommending it to pupils, using your best judgement to determine whether the topics covered are appropriate for your class. 

Outcomes and impacts 

The content and activities in this learning resource are designed to support learning outcomes in relation to the curriculum as well as the UNCRC articles. 

Curriculum of Excellence: 

• HEALTH WELLBEING (Mental and emotional wellbeing) - I understand that people can feel alone and can be misunderstood and left out by others. I am learning how to give appropriate support. HWB 1-08a
• HEALTH WELLBEING (Mental and emotional wellbeing) - I know that friendship, caring, sharing, fairness, equality and love are important in building positive relationships. As I develop and value relationships, I care and show respect for myself and others. HWB 1-05a 
• LITERACY ENGLISH (Understanding, analysing and evaluating) - I can share my thoughts about structure, characters and/or setting, recognise the writer’s message and relate it to my own experiences, and comment on the effective choice of words and other features. ENG 1-19a
• LITERACY ENGLISH (Tools for reading) - I can use my knowledge of sight vocabulary, phonics, context clues, punctuation and grammar to read with understanding and expression. ENG 1-12a
• LITERACY ENGLISH (Understanding, analysing and evaluating) - I can show my understanding of what I listen to or watch by responding to and asking different kinds of questions. LIT 1-07a 

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC): 

• Article 3 (best interests of the child) The best interests of the child must be a top priority in all decisions and actions that affect children.
• Article 13 (freedom of expression) Every child must be free to express their thoughts and opinions and to access all kinds of information, as long as it is within the law.
• Article 29 (goals of education) Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.
• Article 31 (leisure, play and culture) Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities