Sens-ational science

Hello Families,

Today we explored recognizing the five senses (Common Core Standard:  SC.K.L.14.1).
First, I gave the children a paper bag with an object in it.

Gee whiz, guys!!  Don't look so excited!!

Next, I asked the children if they could determine what was in the bag using their sense of smell, touch, etc.  That part didn't go like I thought, so, we counted to three and pulled out what was in the bag:

Ah!  That's better!!

I posted chart paper with pictures showing the body parts that correlate to the five senses.  We then incorporated reading and language skills like reading words from left to right (Common Core Standard:  RF.K.1a) and recognizing that spoken words are represented in written language (Common Core Standard:  RF.K.1b).

The children then went back to their seats to draw their apple and use their knowledge of sound and letter relationships to kid spell (Common Core Standard:  L.K.2d) their senses experience.

The originator of this activity is Pat Hutchins at Hubbard's Cupboard.

We are going to continue our apple theme across the curriculum this week and next week.

Warmly,
Mrs C.