Title: Exploring the Five Senses

Objective: - To introduce preschoolers to the five senses and help them understand how they are used to explore the world around them.

Materials: - Various objects or materials that can be used to engage each of the five senses (e.g., a feather, a bell, a piece of sandpaper, a lemon slice, a scented flower) - Chart paper and markers - Picture books related to the five senses - Blindfolds or eye masks (optional)

Introduction: 1. Gather the children in a circle and begin by asking them if they know what the five senses are. Write their responses on the chart paper. 2. Explain that the five senses are sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Show them the objects or materials you have prepared for each sense and briefly explain what they are.

Activity 1: Sight 1. Show the children a picture book that focuses on the sense of sight. Read the book aloud and encourage them to identify objects or scenes in the book that they can see. 2. After reading, ask the children to close their eyes and describe what they remember seeing in the book. Write their responses on the chart paper.

Activity 2: Hearing 1. Play different sounds or noises for the children to identify. Use objects like a bell, a whistle, or animal sounds. 2. Ask the children to close their eyes and listen carefully to each sound. After playing each sound, ask them to guess what made the sound. Write their responses on the chart paper.

Activity 3: Touch 1. Provide the children with various objects or materials with different textures. Encourage them to touch and explore each item. 2. Ask the children to describe how each object feels. Write their responses on the chart paper.

Activity 4: Taste and Smell 1. Introduce the children to a lemon slice and ask them to smell it. Discuss the scent and ask them to describe it. 2. Give each child a small piece of the lemon slice to taste. Ask them to describe the taste and write their responses on the chart paper.

Conclusion: 1. Review the five senses with the children and ask them to recall what they learned about each sense. 2. Encourage the children to continue exploring their senses in their everyday lives and to share their discoveries with their families.

Extension: - Take the children on a nature walk and encourage them to use their senses to observe and explore their surroundings. - Create a sensory table with different materials for the children to touch and explore. - Invite a guest speaker, such as a chef or a musician, to talk about how they use their senses in their profession.