Theme: Five Senses

5-Senses Puzzles-My Five Senses Book Companion

Materials and Directions can are included in the product. Pair this My Five Senses pre-k book companion activity pack with the book My Five Senses by Aliki. This book and activity are a great addition to an All About Me Theme.

5-Senses Sort 

Materials: Scissors, Glue Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut out mat and sorting pieces Directions for play: Students place the pieces in the correct spot on the sorting mat. *This can also be used as a cut and paste activity. Learning Standards: Uses senses to explore the environment & new objects, Classifies, sorts & compares […]

A Keen Sense of Smell

Materials List: – Banana – Lemon – Orange – Knife – Cutting board – Paper plates – Blindfolds – Ice cube trays – Freezer – Timer Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of how animals use their sense of smell 2. Explore the sense of smell through hands-on investigation 3. Practice using their sense […]

Apple Dissection 5-Senses Investigation

Materials and directions can be found inside the product Studying apples creates a fun opportunity to explore using all 5 senses. Cut open an apple and investigate the peel, flesh, core, and seeds. Set up an invitation to explore an apple using all 5 senses in one activity or spread throughout the week focusing on […]

Explore Flowers with the Senses

Materials and Resources List: 1. Marigold flowers 2. Mud kitchen or sensory table 3. Water 4. Cups or containers for mixing 5. Smelling jars or small containers 6. Blindfolds (optional for sensory exploration) 7. Garden gloves for children 8. Cleaning materials for post-activity cleanup Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Introduction: Begin by explaining to the preschoolers that […]

Exploring Sense of Sound

Materials List: – Outdoor space for exploration – Teacher/leader Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop listening skills 2. Increase awareness of different sounds in the environment 3. Enhance vocabulary related to sounds (e.g. loud, quiet, far away) 4. Encourage group discussion and sharing Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Gather your preschoolers in an outdoor space with plenty […]

My 5-Senses by Aliki Book Companion

Materials and Directions can are included in the product.

My 5-Senses Sensory Bin Activity

Materials List: – Large plastic bin – Rice or dry beans – Assorted objects to represent each of the five senses (e.g. a small bell for hearing, scented cotton balls for smelling, textured objects for touching, various fruits for tasting, and items with bright colors for seeing) – Small containers for sorting objects – Scoops […]

My Five Senses of Summer Worksheet-And Then Comes Summer Book Companion

Materials and Directions can are included in the product. Explore Summer with your senses! Use this worksheet to scribe your students  thoughts about summer! Learn more about  your five senses, build summer vocabulary, and  record their favorite experiences. This is great  activity to demonstrate what your students  have learned about summer, and a fun end […]

Sense of Touch

Materials List: – Various objects with different textures (e.g. smooth, rough, soft, hard) – Paper bags – Blindfold (optional) Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop and refine the sense of touch – Enhance sensory exploration skills – Encourage descriptive language and vocabulary – Develop critical thinking skills Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Gather a variety of objects […]

Thanksgiving and 5 Senses

Materials List: – Cranberries – Gourds of different sizes and textures – Recordings of turkey sounds – Various Thanksgiving desserts like pumpkin pie, apple pie, or cookies – Thanksgiving-themed visuals like pictures of turkeys, and cornucopias Preschool Learning Objectives: – Identify and explore the five senses (sight, taste, touch, smell, hearing) – Engage in sensory […]