Inclusive sensory learning for children and young people with complex needs
Sensory Soup provides ready-to-use, inclusive sensory activities designed to support children and young people with PMLD and complex learning needs.
who is sensory soup for
Sensory Soup is designed to support:
• Teachers and teaching assistants in special schools and settings
• Parents and carers supporting learning at home
• Therapists and support staff working with children and young people with PMLD and complex learning needs
What makes Sensory Soup different
Sensory Soup resources are thoughtfully designed to be inclusive, meaningful, and easy to use.
Every activity is created with children and young people with PMLD and complex learning needs in mind, supporting wheelchair users and non-ambulant learners to explore the world through sensory experiences.
Resources are shaped by real experience in special education and focus on clarity, accessibility, and enjoyment, without requiring specialist equipment or lengthy preparation.
What’s included
Sensory Soup includes a growing collection of inclusive sensory learning resources, such as:
• Sensory PowerPoint sessions with clear visuals and simple scripts
• Music and movement activities designed for wheelchair users
• Communication through touch and body awareness sessions
• Seasonal, cultural, and imaginative themes to support curriculum learning
• Guidance and prompts to help adults support shared sensory experiences
Resources are designed to be flexible and can be adapted to suit individual needs, preferences, and responses.
How it works
Getting started with Sensory Soup is simple:
1. Choose a subscription or explore individual resources
2. Download and access resources instantly
3. Use and adapt activities to suit your learners and setting
Resources are designed to be flexible and supportive, allowing adults to follow learners’ responses and engage at their own pace.
Trusted and used in real settings
Sensory Soup resources are used by special schools, settings, and families to support meaningful sensory learning experiences.
Feedback from teachers, therapists, and carers highlights the clarity, accessibility, and enjoyment of the activities, supporting shared moments of engagement, movement, and connection.
Sensory Soup is a fantastic resource that offers invaluable support to those working with children with complex needs. Katie, the creator, has developed a range of materials that are easy to access and save valuable time.
The resources are user-friendly and, when paired with easily obtainable everyday items, allow us to get started quickly. We have had a lot of fun and some beautiful responses from the children and young people during the sessions.
Subscriptions and access
Sensory Soup resources are available through flexible subscription options, allowing schools, settings, and families to access a wide range of sensory activities throughout the year.
Subscriptions provide instant access to downloadable resources, with new activities added regularly. This allows adults to dip in and out, explore themes at their own pace, and revisit favourites when needed.
about sensory soup
Sensory Soup was created by an experienced special education practitioner with many years of working alongside children and young people with PMLD and complex learning needs.
The resources are inspired by real classroom practice and a belief that all learners deserve meaningful, joyful, and accessible experiences that celebrate the world around them.
Sensory Soup aims to support shared moments of connection, curiosity, and movement, helping adults feel confident and supported when delivering sensory learning.
Ready to explore Sensory Soup?
Explore inclusive sensory learning resources designed to support meaningful experiences, shared engagement, and joyful moments of connection.