# Five Senses Scan **Objective:** Guide students to anchor their attention in the present moment by noticing one thing they can see, hear, feel, smell, and (if safe) taste. This practice strengthens focus and emotional awareness. **Materials:** - (Optional) A soft bell or gentle chime to signal the start of each sense. - A quiet, comfortable space where students can sit or stand in place. --- ## Steps 1. **Get Ready (30 seconds)** - Ask students to sit comfortably on their spots with their hands in their laps. - Explain: “We’re going to use our five senses to notice what’s happening right now around us.” 2. **Sense of Sight (1 minute)** - Say: “Look around quietly. Notice one thing you can **see**.” - Ring the bell (or signal) and pause for 20 seconds of silent noticing.

- Prompt: “What did you see?” (Invite 1–2 students to share.) 3. **Sense of Hearing (1 minute)** - Say: “Now, listen carefully. Notice one thing you can **hear**.” - Ring the bell and pause for 20 seconds of silent listening.

- Prompt: “What did you hear?” (Invite 1–2 students to share.) 4. **Sense of Touch (1 minute)** - Say: “Gently touch one thing around you. Notice one thing you can **feel**.” - Pause for 20 seconds of silent noticing.

- Prompt: “What did you feel?” (Invite 1–2 students to share.) 5. **Sense of Smell (1 minute)** - Say: “See if you can notice one thing you can **smell**.” - Pause for 20 seconds of silent noticing.

- Prompt: “What did you smell?” (Invite 1–2 students to share.) 6. **Sense of Taste (1 minute)** - Say: “If you have something safe (like a cracker or piece of fruit), notice one thing you can **taste**. If not, you can imagine a flavor you like.” - Pause for 20 seconds of silent noticing.

- Prompt: “What did you taste or imagine?” (Invite 1–2 students to share.) --- ## Reflection (2 minutes) - Ask: “Which sense was most surprising today? How did noticing each sense make you feel?” - Reinforce: “Using our senses helps us feel calm and curious about the world around us.” **Next Step:** After grounding our minds and bodies, we’ll finish with the [Peaceful Posture Prompt](#peaceful-posture-material) to seal in our calm energy.

McKenna Kuhlman

1 Lessons

Mindful Moments

McKenna Kuhlman

1 Lessons

Mindful Moments