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Preschool Science Lesson Plan

Lesson Title: Exploring Our Senses

Duration

30 minutes

Age Group

Preschool/Nursery (Ages 3-5)

Learning Objectives

• Children will identify and describe the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
• Children will engage in hands-on activities to explore their senses.
• Children will improve their vocabulary related to sensory experiences.

Materials Needed

• A variety of objects to explore (e.g., textured fabrics, essential oils, fruits, musical instruments)
• Sensory bins (e.g., rice, beans, water beads)
• Pictures that depict different sensory experiences
• Paper and crayons

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Gather the children in a circle.
2. Introduce the five senses by saying: "Today, we are going to learn about our senses! Who can tell me what senses we have?"
3. Listen to their responses and guide them to cover all five senses.

Activity 1: Sensory Stations (15 minutes)

Set up five stations, each dedicated to one of the senses. Divide children into small groups and rotate them through each station.

• Sight Station:

  • Use colorful images and ask children to describe what they see.
  • Invite them to draw their favorite colors.

• Hearing Station:

  • Provide musical instruments (like shakers and tambourines) and have children listen to different sounds.
  • Ask them to create sounds and identify the noises they hear.

• Smell Station:

  • Present different scents (e.g., lemon, vanilla, peppermint).
  • Let kids smell each one and describe what they feel or remember.

• Taste Station:

  • Offer small pieces of different fruits (e.g., apple, banana, orange).
  • Encourage kids to taste and discuss who likes what and why (check for allergies).

• Touch Station:

  • Provide various textured items (e.g., rough sandpaper, smooth silk).
  • Have children feel each object and describe how it feels.

Activity 2: Group Discussion (5 minutes)

1. After all groups have visited the stations, gather the children back in a circle.
2. Ask them to share one thing they learned about their senses.
3. Encourage them to use descriptive words about what they experienced.

Closing Activity: Sensory Drawing (5 minutes)

1. Provide each child with paper and crayons.
2. Instruct them to draw something related to one of their senses.
3. Allow them to share their drawings with the group if they wish.

Assessment

• Observe children during activities to assess their engagement and understanding of the senses.
• Encourage verbal sharing to gauge their ability to articulate their experiences.

Conclusion

• Recap the five senses and ask children to think about how they use their senses every day.
• Reinforce the idea that their senses help them learn about the world around them.

Extension Activities

• Create a sensory journal where children can draw or paste items they encounter throughout the week that relate to their senses.
• Plan a nature walk where children can use their senses to observe the environment.

Notes for Teachers

• Be mindful of any allergies when including snack items for the taste station.
• Ensure a mix of guided activities and free exploration to promote discovery and learning.