This month our unit plan is My Body. This week we are going to be talking about our 5 senses.
Art:
Sensory CollageGather materials of different textures and have your child glue them onto cardboard. Sensory PaintMix paint with things such as salt {this made our paint dry sticky!}, rice, flour, baking soda {this made our paint puffy when it dried!} to finger paint and let them have at it!
Bubble Wrap Finger PaintingHave your child finger paint on a sheet of bubble wrap!
Science/Discovery:
Taste Test
Gather some foods that are sweet, sour, spicy, bland, salty...and have a taste test to experience the different flavors. {foods to use: pickle, choc chip, salsa, lemon, cracker,pepperment...}
What's that smell?
Find things around the house that smell both good and bad. Put a blindfold around your child's eyes or have them close their eyes and see if your child can guess what it is!
Math:
Copy Clap
Make a clapping pattern. Using your sense of hearing, have your child copy the clapping pattern you make. Take turns and let your child make up a pattern too! {also good to do with Rhythm Sticks - ours are two painted dowels}
Sensory CardsGather materials of different textures and glue them onto cardboard {or a cut up cereal box} squares.
Barefoot WalkHave your child walk barefoot along different surfaces {carpet, tile, grass (if safe)} Talk about how each surface feels.
Scented or Sensory Play DoughMake scented play dough using Kool-Aid or add things such as rice or sand, to play dough.
Use Your Whole Body!We did Water & Cornstarch in the sensory table and let her use her whole body! It was cool because she could feel her skin tighten as the mixture dried on her body.
Bible:
Health
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 {NIV}: Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
Songs/Games:
Freeze Dance: Play a song while your child dances. Occasionally pause the music. Listen carefully because when the music stops, your freeze! When the song plays again you are free to dance!
Take a 5 senses walk: find things outside to smell {fresh cut grass, soil, flowers, BBQs,...}, see, taste {maybe you or a neighbor has a garden of fruits/veggies}, hear, and touch {rough rocks, soft grass,...}
Shakey Egg Match: Make some
Shakey Eggs but make pairs with the same fillings. Have children shake the eggs and see if they can match the sounds.
What's different?: Have your child look at you {or a small grouping of toys}. After a minute or so, have your child close their eyes and either remove something or change something. Can they spot the difference?
What is that?: Cut a hole in the side of a box with a cover {big enough to fit your child's hand/arm in}. Place an object in the box and see if your child can guess what it is.
I spy with DIY Binoculars: Play I Spy and make these
DIY Binoculars to use too!
Vocabulary/Signs to Know:
Want to include more words but don't know how to sign them? Look them up here.
How have you helped your child discover their senses? Leave your link below in the comments so we can check it out!
Last week we learned about the parts of the body. If you missed it, you can see it here.
Coming up:
Week 3 {May 14-18}: Emotions
Week 4 {May 21-25}: Exercising & Eating Healthy
Week 5 {May 28-June 1}: Hygiene
