We explored our five senses in preschool: touch

This past week the children explored their sense of touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing. Let me show you what the children found in the “sense of touch” discovery center…

The children used their sense of touch to sample different types of textures. This activity lends itself to great opportunities for expanding vocabulary. I stopped by the toddler class on this day to see their version of the “touch” project:)

The teacher set a variety of materials with different textures on the table.

The children were invited to select any pieces of materials from the center of the table and place it on the glue card.

Then the toddlers practiced, “pat, pat, pat!” and patted the materials down with their hands on the glue cards so the materials would not fall off.

As the children patted, they discovered that some of the materials were scratchy like sand paper…

And other materials were soft like cotton…

And some of the materials were rubbery like foam or bumpy like foil…

And yes, we even tasted a few pieces of these materials along the way!

Discover more ideas for touch at School Time Adventures!

Deborah J Stewart

Deborah J Stewart

Every time I think I know everything I need to know about teaching young children, God says, "Hold on a minute!" and gives me a new challenge.

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With each new challenge that you overcome, you will find yourself better equipped and more passionate about teaching young children.

God didn't call wimps to lead, teach, or care for His children. Nope, he has high expectations, so get ready. You will have to give your very best but after teaching for over 30 years, I can tell you that it is a wonderful and rewarding journey.

Whenever your calling feels hard, just remember, 'He who began a good work in you (and in the children you serve) will be faithful to complete it.'

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