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Sense Explorers Lesson Plan

Students will identify and express their preferences for the five senses through interactive exploration and self-report, enabling them to recognize which sensory experiences they enjoy most.

Understanding sensory preferences helps students recognize environments and activities that support their well-being and focus, fostering self-awareness and communication skills.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Sensory Show & Tell

10 minutes

Step 3

Worksheet Completion

10 minutes

Step 4

Share and Reflect

5 minutes

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Sense Explorers

Welcome, everyone! Today we're going on a sensory adventure. Introduce yourself as Lenny the Sense Explorer. Explain that we’ll learn about our five senses and find out which ones we like best.

Our Five Senses

Hold up each [Sensory Exploration Card](#sensory-exploration-cards) as you introduce each sense. Ask students to name the sense and point to the corresponding body part.

What Sense Is This?

Show a picture or card for each sense. Ask: “What sense do we use here?” Encourage students to point or call out. Move through 3–4 examples quickly.

Sensory Show & Tell

One by one, present each [Sensory Exploration Card](#sensory-exploration-cards). Ask: “Do you like how this looks/smells/feels/sounds/tastes?” Model the thumbs up/sideways/down before inviting students to share.

Worksheet Time

Distribute the [Sensory Preference Worksheet](#sensory-preference-worksheet). Model for the first sense: circle the happy/middle/sad face. Then let students complete the rest with crayons or pencils.

Share Your Favorite Sense

Invite 3–4 volunteers to come up or share at their seats. Ask each: “What’s your favorite sense? Where do you like to use it?” Praise all responses and affirm differences.

Great Job, Sense Explorers!

Congratulate the class on exploring their senses. Remind them that everyone’s senses are unique and that it’s okay to have different preferences.

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