Introduction to Module 1

Thematic Multisensory Teaching

The multisensory approach to teaching theme-based units in a preschool program is designed to give children with developmental delays an opportunity to learn through all sensory modalities.  Toni Linder, Ed. D., who is the author of “Read, Play and Learn”, discusses the benefits of a multisensory approach.  The key areas are visual language, literacy and play, written language, oral language, listening, and speaking. 

This unit will demonstrate the multisensory approach within a preschool special education classroom. 

OBJECTIVES: Upon the completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

1) identify the 5 senses that enhance the learning of a young child;

2) focus on the greatest area of sensory deficit; and

3) present activities to encourage and enhance all the sensory areas.