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Five Senses Investigation is a 24-page preschool science resource that invites children to look closely, listen, explore familiar smells, compare textures, and describe what they notice. It includes six activity signs in full-page and half-page formats, 12 photo word cards in two sizes, reference pages, observation sheets, and a teacher's guide. An optional tasting activity is designed for use with an adult.

Description

Turn familiar classroom materials into opportunities for observation and conversation. Children can investigate a leaf with a magnifier, compare the sounds of a bell and shaker, notice the scent of orange peel, and explore how a sponge and rock feel.

Five Senses Investigation offers flexible prompts for science tables, small groups, and classroom exploration. Children can point, show, talk, or draw to share their discoveries. The activities do not require independent writing.

The Our Senses reference page introduces five familiar ways to explore. Explore an Orange shows how children can learn about one object in several ways.

What's Inside

- Cover page and teacher's guide with setup ideas
- Five Senses Investigation display
- Our Senses reference page
- Explore an Orange discussion page
- 12 photo word cards in four-per-page and two-per-page formats
- Six full-page activity signs
- Three sheets with the same activity signs two per page
- Two half-page My Five Senses Observation drawing sheets on one page

Activities: Look Closely, Listen and Compare, Smell and Discover, Touch and Compare, Taste and Compare, and Senses Hunt.

Word cards: magnifying glass, bell, shaker, apple, orange, feather, sponge, rock, leaf, pinecone, fabric, and sandpaper.

How to Use

Print the signs you want to use and gather the materials described in the teacher's guide. Display one or two activities at a time. Use full-page signs for a larger display or cut the half-page sheets for smaller trays.

Use picture cards beside materials, for matching, or on a ring children can flip through. The four-per-page cards are turned on the sheet so each cut card is upright in a portrait format.

Invite children to draw a discovery on the observation sheet. An adult may record their words.

Keep tasting separate from exploration materials. Use familiar, appropriately prepared foods with an adult, check allergies and classroom food rules, and allow children to choose whether to taste.

Why It Works

- Encourages close observation and curiosity
- Builds descriptive vocabulary through concrete experiences
- Supports comparison of sounds, textures, smells, and visible details
- Gives children practice using simple science tools
- Offers several ways to participate and share discoveries
- Connects science conversations with familiar everyday objects

Perfect For

- Preschool and Pre-K
- Kindergarten readiness
- Five senses themes
- Science tables and discovery centers
- Small group exploration
- Descriptive language activities
- Homeschool preschool

Preschool Vibes Standards

6A. We can observe using our senses and describe what we notice.

6B. We can ask questions and share what we wonder.

6E. We can use simple tools and materials to explore (magnifiers, droppers, ramps, magnets, balance, light).

6F. We can compare and describe materials and their properties (hard/soft, heavy/light, float/sink, transparent/opaque).

3C. We can use vocabulary to describe, explain, and share ideas.

Digital Download & Terms of Use

This is a digital download only. No physical product will be delivered.

The resource is a ready-to-print PDF. No Canva account is required. Classroom materials are not included.

This resource is for personal and single-classroom use only. You may not resell, redistribute, share, upload, or claim this file as your own.

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