5 senses / Lesson Plan

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Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand and explain the five senses and their importance in our daily lives.

Materials and Prep

  • Pen or pencil
  • Blank paper
  • Colored markers or crayons
  • Whiteboard or chalkboard (optional)

No additional preparation is needed for this lesson.

Activities

  1. Activity 1: Five Senses Drawing

    Take a blank sheet of paper and divide it into five sections. Label each section with one of the five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Think about things you experience through each sense and draw a picture in the corresponding section to represent it. For example, in the sight section, you could draw a colorful rainbow.

  2. Activity 2: Sensory Scavenger Hunt

    Go on a sensory scavenger hunt around your house or backyard. Use your senses to observe and identify different objects or elements. For example, find something that smells sweet, touch something soft or rough, listen for a bird chirping, taste something sour or sweet, and look for something colorful or shiny.

  3. Activity 3: Sensory Storytelling

    Write a short story or draw a comic strip that incorporates all five senses. Describe a scene or situation using vivid sensory details. For example, describe how a character sees a beautiful sunset, hears the waves crashing, tastes a delicious ice cream, smells the flowers in a garden, and touches the soft sand at the beach.

Third Grade Talking Points

  • "Our five senses are how we gather information about the world around us."
  • "Sight is the sense that allows us to see different colors, shapes, and objects. It helps us navigate and recognize things."
  • "Hearing is the sense that allows us to listen to sounds and understand what is happening around us. We can hear music, voices, and nature sounds."
  • "Taste is the sense that allows us to experience different flavors. We can taste sweet, sour, salty, and bitter things."
  • "Smell is the sense that allows us to detect different odors. We can smell flowers, food, and even bad smells."
  • "Touch is the sense that allows us to feel different textures and temperatures. We can feel things that are soft, rough, hot, or cold."
  • "Our five senses work together to help us understand and interact with the world. They are essential for our survival and enjoyment of life."