To prepare for a sensory walk outside, the whole class engages in a discussion of the five senses, kids close their eyes, and share what they sense. Groups then follow a guide, tour an area, and share what they experience through their senses.

Concepts

sensory details, the five senses

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Before beginning the activity, have groups rotate through stations where they can touch, taste, smell, and hear different objects

Classroom Considerations

• The activity requires additional adult supervision

Pros

• The activity encourages kids to use all their senses when exploring an environment

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.K.1.a SL.1.1.a SL.2.1.a SL.3.1.a SL.4.1.a L.5.1.a