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Science · Preschool

Explore with Senses and Tools

Children meet their five senses and the body part that goes with each one, then choose the sense that answers a question such as 'Is it soft?' or 'Is it loud?'. They learn that a magnifier makes small things look bigger and practise the safety rules that keep exploring safe: only taste food a grown-up gives you, and never look at the sun.

  • 3 lessons
  • About 30 minutes
  • Senses and tools check: 4 questions
  • Ways to answer: choose an answer, match pairs and sort into groups
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What learners will discover

  • Name the body part used for each sense: eyes see, ears hear, nose smells, hands touch and tongue tastes.
  • Choose the sense that answers a question about an object, such as ears for 'Is it loud?'.
  • Use a magnifier to see small things bigger and follow simple safety rules when exploring.

Lessons

  1. My five senses 4 steps1 practiceabout 10 min
  2. Which sense helps? 4 steps2 practiceabout 10 min
  3. Tools and safe exploring 5 steps2 practiceabout 10 min
  4. Senses and tools check 4 questions at the end

Keep exploring

Games to practice with

  • Body ExplorerTap, match and label your way around the amazing human body.
  • Science QuizzesOlly's Science Quiz Show: plants, animals, the body, weather, space and more, for every grade.

More preschool science

Guide for grown-ups