My Five Senses Activities

My Five Senses activities are an invitation to an unforgettable adventure of discovery. They’re designed to make learning an exciting, hands-on experience. Get ready to dive into a world of senses with My Five Senses!

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37 Pages
Grades PK-2

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Get ready for a sensory adventure like no other. Your taste buds will be tickled, your nose will twitch, your ears will perk up, your eyes will sparkle, and your fingers will twitch in anticipation. The My Five Senses activities transform learning into a lively laboratory where little ones become budding scientists, identifying and labeling the five senses. This is all while immersing themselves in a world where words come to life, and life dances with words.

As a result of the included activities, students will be able to:

  • identify and label the five senses.
  • describe foods based on the senses.
  • write about the five senses.
  • create five senses puppets.
  • participate in five senses scavenger hunts.
  • practice fine motor skills with cutting, gluing, illustrating.
  • demonstrate reading comprehension – discussion prompts included.
  • apply writing skills – writing prompts included.
  • participate in a sensory story circle.
  • play a five senses online game.
  • play a sensory guessing game.

These activities can be used by the whole group, at stations or centers, or provide student choice. They’re perfect for differentiation and focusing on specific learning goals and skills. 

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About the Book

Prepare for a sensory extravaganza with this vibrantly illustrated picture book! Find out what it's like to experience a rose's scent or a puppy's playfulness anew, all guided by the beloved author-illustrator, Aliki. She makes complex topics fun and easy! This book serves up knowledge with a side of laughter, perfect for little learners at home and at school. Hang on tight – it's time to dive into the world of the five senses! 

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