Senses: Sound

There is so much that you can do with the 5 senses and teaching them.  This week we are going to start with Sound.  Below are activities, printables, and book suggestions all about sound. Activities involving Sound: Go on a sound walk: Listen for all the different sounds.  Can you pick out any one in particular? Guess what it is: Play different sounds and have … Continue reading Senses: Sound

Creating a Sensory Environment

Learning about the 5 senses can be a lot of fun.  Below are some suggestions for ways to teach the 5 different senses Sound Wind: Pinwheel, windsocks Running water: ponds, bridge over a wet spot Instruments: Bottle to blow through, windchimes, birdhouses & feeders to attract song birds, dry leaves, sticks in paper bags Piping taped sounds outdoors Songs which encourage making nature noises Play … Continue reading Creating a Sensory Environment