The kindergarten classes have begun the school year by exploring the five senses. The students are discovering and learning more about how we use the special tools of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch to connect, engage, interact and explore the world around us.
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| Going on a "listening walk" around campus |
Through discussions the students have had opportunities to share what they already know about the senses as well as pose some questions, or "wonders" about the senses. These questions from the students are helping to shape the framework of our five senses study. So far, some of the questions that have been asked are:
- How do the taste buds work?
- How do we see with our eyes?
- What makes some foods taste good?
- Why do some foods taste sweet or sour?
- How do the eyes work?
- How are messages sent to the brain?
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| Enjoying some sour limes. |
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| Taste testing sweet, sour and salty foods. |
Using a variety of hands-on activities as well as reading fiction and non-fiction books, the students are gaining a deeper understanding of how the senses help us to stay safe, aid in the decisions we make, and connect us to the one another as well as the learning environment.
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| Creating a self portrait using the sense of sight. |
The senses were certainly in good working order as the kindergarten classes went on their first field trip of the year to the Schuylkill Environmental Education Center (SCEE) in Philadelphia. Using the senses of touch, sight, hearing and smell the students explored the pond, meadow and woodlands under the guidance of a nature educator. We saved the sense of taste for lunch!
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| Exploring a pond at SCEE |
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Gently touching tadpoles
If you would like more information about SCEE and some wonderful opportunities to explore the beautiful outdoors with your family, click on the link: http://www.schuylkillcenter.org/
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