Activity 1
Identify The Five Senses

Practical Resources:

• Label The Face Activity Sheet
• Identifying The Senses Activity Sheet
• Scissors
• Glue
• Pencil

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc1/2.2d identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense

Downloads:

Activity 2
Exploring My Sense Of Sight

Practical Resources:

• 10 balls or bean bags
• Blindfold / scarf
• Large bowl / container

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc1/2.2d identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense

Downloads:

Activity 3
Exploring My Sense Of Hearing

Practical Resources:

• 5 plastic pots with lids
• Water
• 3 marbles
• Rice
• 1 coin
• Shredded paper

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc1/2.2d identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense

Downloads:

Activity 4
Exploring My Sense Of Hearing Through Music

Practical Resources:

• 4-7 glasses (ideally the same shape and size)
• Jug for pouring
• Wooden Stick / metal spoon
• Water

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc1/2.2d identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense
• Mu1/1.2 play tuned and untuned instruments musically
• Mu1/1.4 experiment with, create, select and combine sounds using the interrelated dimensions of music

Downloads:

Activity 5
Exploring My Sense Of Smell

Practical Resources:

• 5 bowls
• Sliced onion
• Sliced lemon
• Sliced orange
• Cinnamon
• Coffee granules

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc1/2.2d identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense

Downloads:

Activity 6
Exploring My Sense Of Taste

Practical Resources:

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Two plates
• You will need combination of salty and sweet foods suitable for your child.
• For example:
  Sweet: chocolate / strawberries / cake
  Salty: peanut butter / olives / cheese / crisps

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc1/2.2d identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense
• Dt1/2.1a use the basic principles of a healthy and varied diet to prepare dishes

Downloads:

Activity 7
Exploring My Sense Of Touch

Practical Resources:

• Cardboard box
• Scissors
• Tape
• Objects with different shapes and textures.
• For example:
  Spoon / soft toy / Lego / apple

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc1/2.2d identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense

Downloads:

Useful Websites

The Five Senses - KS1 Science - BBC Bitesize
A short video explaining the five senses humans use.