Every pupil.
Their own pace.
Start with a familiar movement. Offer choice, adapt the activity and notice how your pupil responds.
A simple way to beginFOR SEN, SEND & INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS
A little movement.
A world of possibility.
Animal-inspired activities to help pupils move, pause and find their own way to feel ready for the day.
THE ACTIVITY LIBRARY
Which animal will you explore?
Seven animals. Different ways to move.
Choose with your pupil, at their pace.
Every pupil.
BEGIN TOGETHER
Your first Zoo Zen session
GETTING STARTED
A small moment
in the school day.
Use Zoo Zen for a classroom movement break, a transition or a supported session. Keep it flexible and follow the pupil’s individual plan.
- 01
Get comfortable
Choose a suitable space and begin with the warm-up.
- 02
Explore an animal
Choose one activity together. Model it and offer a seated or supported version where appropriate.
- 03
Pause and notice
Ask how it felt. Observe the response and give time to settle before the next part of the day.
Choice and comfort come first. These resources are for supervised educational use. Follow the pupil’s support plan and setting risk assessment. Offer alternatives, allow pupils to watch or opt out, and stop if an activity causes discomfort or distress.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Your Zoo Zen resources
Pupil communication boards
Tap an animal, then say how to take part. Stop, Help and Finished are always within reach.
Open the talking board Includes two printable boardsAnimal profiles
The original programme guidance for all seven animals.
Open PDFGlossary of terms
A reference for the sensory and movement terms used in Zoo Zen.
Open PDFFull resource folder
Browse the original collection of printable Zoo Zen resources.
Open Google DriveGROWING WITH YOUR SCHOOL
Help shape Zoo Zen.
Zoo Zen is being piloted with schools. Used or reviewed the videos and resources? Share what worked, what needed adapting and what would make Zoo Zen more useful in your setting.