Our Daily Five

Young geologists discover the important role that rocks and minerals play in our everyday lives through this series of hands-on activities. Starting off with a lesson that defines the difference between plants, animals, and minerals,...

Here is a collection of activities that complements each of the five senses. Youngsters explore textures, sounds in song, food tastes and aromas, colors and patterns, and a variety of experiences that boost individuals' knowledge about...

Here's an idea for kids physically and emotionally ready for toilet training. Each time the child uses the potty and washes his or her hands, a potty icon is added to a potty point chart. When five spaces are filled, the prize pictured...

Students explore the five senses and the significance of each sense. In this five senses and diversity lesson, students listen to You Can't Smell a Flower With Your Ear by Joanna Cole and take a walk observing opportunities to use all...

Students explore their five senses.  In this fine arts and science cross curriculum lesson, students pop popcorn, sing songs, taste and smell a variety of foods, listen to books that incorporate the five senses into the text, and play a...

Second graders explore sound vibrations. In this five senses lesson, 2nd graders demonstrate a sound vibration with a can, balloon, and rubber bands. Students observe the sound vibration when they yell into the can. Students write a...

Students practice identifying the five senses using such things as a fluff ball, train whistle, tennis ball, package of potpourri, lollipop

Students identify their five senses and how the are used everyday. As a class, they develop a list of sounds they hear at a zoo and compare them with a list of sounds they hear at a park or school. They create an instrument on their...

Students identify types of teeth, tools for teeth, the people and behaviors associated with dental care. Then, they create a list of ways to take care of their teeth. Students also create a chart of dental care using key terms and...

Students identify the five senses, how they work and how each of them affords the body protection. They complete role play activities involving the senses as super heroes in an online activity.