Designed for your child
Your child's school is running The School of Play Special Education curriculum, 36 weekly bundles where every lesson is published in three differentiated levels (A–B, C–D, F-3) so the teacher can pick the right level for each learner without redesigning the work.
This guide is for you. It explains the rhythm of a week and gives you a few simple ways to pair the school program at home.
The five lessons your child does each week
Every week, the same five lessons, adapted to your child's level:
- Overview, a short video. Often played multiple times because repetition is the lesson.
- Play, an active game with peers, at your child's level.
- Written, a drawing, symbol or sentence task, depending on level.
- Exercise, a movement game.
- Gratitude, a closing ritual that can be run pre-verbally (thumbs up, picture cards, voice).
Five-minute home moments
You do not need to run a curriculum at home. Pick one tiny ritual that pairs with the school program:
- A "thumbs up / thumbs down" check-in at dinner. Works for every communication level.
- A weekly screen-free play moment, even five minutes counts.
- A bedtime "what made you laugh today", can be acted out if words are hard.
- A "show me" instead of "tell me" when you want their story.
A note on lesson order
Many lessons include a short "sensory pacing" note (louder/quieter, faster/slower) that helps the teacher choose the order of activities through the day. If you notice anything about your child’s energy or settling at home, mentioning it to the teacher can help them order the day to suit. The school remains the right place for those conversations.
Working with your child’s school
Your child’s teacher and the school’s support team are the right people for any conversation about how things are going in the classroom or about specific supports your child needs. They know your child in the room, they have the program at their fingertips, and they can pair what is happening in class with whatever supports your child has in place.
