The Five Senses is a classic preschool theme because young kids learn through these senses. If you have ever watched a baby mouth objects it’s not because they are hungry or really really want to gross you out it’s because they are exploring how they feel with their mouths. These 21 activities are specifically designed with the a sense ( or more) in mind but even when you aren’t studying this theme specifically try to incorporate as many multi sensory activities in your child’s day .
Touch
Rainbow Gelatin Sensory Tub
Sandpaper Sun
Shaving Cream Puffy Paint Projects
Texture Sorting
Touch Box Guessing Game
Touch & Feel Alphabet
Taste
Ice Cream Taste Test
Paint & Eat Waffles
Wormy Dirt Treats
Yogurt Painting
Smell
Coffee Grounds Sensory Tub
Fruity Scented Playdough
Smelly Painting
Sight
Backyard Photo Safari
Custom Eye Spy Book
DIY Light Box
Eye Spy Bag
Read & Find Game
Hearing
Box Sound Activity
Listen & Find Word Search
Sound Safari
Maro says
Great round up of five senses activities! There are so many ideas that can be done easily with all age groups! I love your roundups!
admin says
Glad you like them! I used to love teaching this unit every year.
Jen Fischer says
One of our favorite sensory bins is our bee in – it is great for exploring all five senses. As always, I love your round-ups and ideas!! http://jennifischer.blogspot.com/2012/07/bees-sensory-bin-honey-painting.html
Nina says
Thank you for a great list of fun to-dos! I’ve bookmarked this page.
Kristina says
What great activities! I definitely will be trying out the ice cream taste test 🙂 Pinned this!
Montessori Motherload says
Nice list! Thank you for sharing it. I’m bookmarking this page!
amie says
I just planned a preschool unit on the 5 senses and your ideas were super helpful!! THANKS!
Allison McDonald says
So happy to help!
Barbara Leyne says
These are FABULOUS! I’m linking this post to my blog. Thank you!!
Allison McDonald says
Thanks Barbara ! I am off to check out your blog.
Jennifer Fischer says
As usual, a great round up! Pinned! We loved exploring all five senses with our Bee Sensory Bin + Honey Painting. http://jennifischer.blogspot.com/2012/07/bees-sensory-bin-honey-painting.html
Rohan says
Great list of activities for kids. Thanks for sharing.
Rohan
LizzyD says
so cool, i really enjoy looking at this list. Just taught the senses to my first graders and was looking for unique activities to cement the lesson. I am definitely putting these in my plans! 😉
El duende Felipe cuentacuentos says
Wow, fantastic !. Im thinking about storytelling and these activities for kids.