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Title: Exploring the Five Senses

Introduction: This lesson plan is designed for early years learners to explore the five senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. Through engaging activities, children will develop an understanding of how their senses help them perceive the world around them. This lesson plan is suitable for children aged 3-5 years.

Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes): - Gather the children in a circle and ask them to close their eyes. - Play a variety of sounds (e.g., animal sounds, musical instruments) and ask the children to identify the source of each sound. - Discuss how our ears help us hear different sounds.

  1. Introduction to the Five Senses (10 minutes):
    • Display a poster or visual aid depicting the five senses.
    • Introduce each sense and explain its function briefly.
    • Engage the children in a discussion about how they use each sense in their daily lives.
  2. Exploring Sight (15 minutes):
    • Show a short video about the sense of sight, such as “The Five Senses Song” by Kids Learning Tube (https://youtu.be/7JGIM1W0Kgc).
    • Provide each child with a worksheet featuring pictures of various objects.
    • Ask the children to identify and color the objects they can see using their sense of sight.
  3. Exploring Hearing (15 minutes):
    • Show a short video about the sense of hearing, such as “The Five Senses” by Peekaboo Kidz (https://youtu.be/3wPKR9zY9lI).
    • Set up a listening station with different sounds (e.g., rain, birds chirping, a ticking clock).
    • Encourage the children to listen to each sound and discuss what they hear.
  4. Exploring Taste (15 minutes):
    • Show a short video about the sense of taste, such as “The Five Senses: Taste” by Kids Learning Tube (https://youtu.be/7JGIM1W0Kgc).
    • Provide each child with a small sample of different foods (e.g., sweet, sour, salty).
    • Ask the children to describe the taste of each food and discuss their preferences.
  5. Exploring Touch (15 minutes):
    • Show a short video about the sense of touch, such as “The Five Senses: Touch” by Kids Learning Tube (https://youtu.be/7JGIM1W0Kgc).
    • Set up a sensory table with various textured materials (e.g., sand, water, fabric).
    • Encourage the children to explore and describe the different textures they feel.
  6. Exploring Smell (15 minutes):
    • Show a short video about the sense of smell, such as “The Five Senses: Smell” by Kids Learning Tube (https://youtu.be/7JGIM1W0Kgc).
    • Provide each child with a small container of scented items (e.g., flowers, fruits, spices).
    • Ask the children to identify and describe the smells they experience.

Questioning: Throughout the lesson, use open-ended questions to encourage critical thinking and discussion. Some examples include: - How does our sense of sight help us explore the world? - Can you think of any sounds that make you happy? - Which taste do you like the most? Why? - How does it feel when you touch something soft/hard/rough? - What are some smells that you like or dislike?

Assessment: - Observe and assess children’s participation and engagement during discussions and activities. - Evaluate their ability to identify and describe the different senses. - Review completed worksheets to assess understanding.

Differentiation: - Provide additional support to children who may need it by offering simplified explanations or extra guidance during activities. - For children who are more advanced, encourage them to think of examples beyond the provided materials or ask them to explain the scientific concepts behind the senses.

Plenary: - Gather the children in a circle and recap what they have learned about the five senses. - Encourage them to share their favorite activity and explain why they enjoyed it. - Conclude the lesson by singing a song related to the five senses, such as “The Five Senses Song” by Kids Learning Tube (https://youtu.be/7JGIM1W0Kgc).

Worksheet Resources: - Five Senses Worksheet: https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/105682/five-senses-worksheet.pdf - My Five Senses Worksheet: https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/105683/my-five-senses-worksheet.pdf

Note: The provided video links are examples and can be substituted with other suitable resources based on availability and preference.