Practice naming the five senses and understanding how they help us learn about the world and stay safe.
Read each problem carefully. Answer with words or pictures. Ask an adult to help read if needed.
Learning how we see, hear, smell, taste, and touch
Health - Grade K-1
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Name the five senses.
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Which body part helps you see a rainbow?
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Which sense helps you hear a school bell?
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Which body part helps you smell a flower?
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Which sense helps you know if soup is salty or sweet?
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Which body part helps you feel if a blanket is soft?
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Draw a line in your mind from each body part to its sense: eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin.
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You hear a loud fire alarm. Which sense are you using, and what should you do?
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You see a red stop sign. Which sense helps you notice it?
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You smell smoke. Which sense are you using, and why is it important?
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Circle the things you can taste: apple, music, cookie, pencil sound.
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Circle the things you can hear: bird song, blue crayon, drum, soft pillow.
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A stove can be very hot. Which sense could help you feel heat, and what is a safe choice?
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Why do we use more than one sense when crossing the street?
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Pick one favorite thing, such as popcorn, a pet, or a toy. Tell which senses you can use with it.