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Lesson Plan for Early Years Learners to Explore the Five Senses Through Engaging Activities. Suitable for Children Aged 3-5 Years.

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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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.

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