Five Senses

 

Free Educational Material to Teach the Five Senses – Download Now!

As a special education teacher, I’m always searching for activities that are fun, visual, and meaningful for my students. Every day, I face the challenge of finding strategies that allow each child to learn at their own pace and in a hands-on way. That’s how this resource to teach the five senses in a practical and engaging way was born.

This activity is designed for children to identify, classify, and match images to the correct sense. For example, if they see a picture of a bell, it goes in the hearing circle; a cup of coffee belongs to taste; a flower goes with smell, and so on.

A free resource for everyone
All the materials I create for Papel, Tijeras y Muchas Ideas are completely free. I like to think that, beyond helping my own students, I’m also supporting other teachers and families looking for quality educational activities.

You can download the hearing sense worksheet (and the rest of the senses worksheets) at the end of this post. I’m sure it will be a resource you’ll use over and over again because it’s versatile, attractive, and super easy to prepare.

Why I created this material
I remember a lesson with a first-grade group where we were learning about the senses. I brought in several real objects so they could touch, smell, and listen to them. While the sensory experience was rich, I realized that some students needed a visual aid to help lock in the learning.

That’s when I understood that, in addition to direct experience, it was important to provide a visual, hands-on, and repeatable activity to reinforce what they learned. This led to the creation of this flower-shaped worksheet, with spaces to place images representing sounds, tastes, smells, textures, or things we can see.

How I use this resource in class
In my lessons, I usually print the worksheet on cardstock for durability. I cut out the images and attach them with Velcro or magnets if we’re working on the board. This way, students can actively participate by choosing and placing each picture where it belongs.

Sometimes, I turn it into a team game: I divide the class into two groups and give them a set time to organize the images correctly. The group that finishes first without mistakes wins. This not only reinforces learning about the senses but also encourages teamwork and collaboration.

Other times, I use it as an individual workstation, perfect for learning centers. Here, each child classifies the images at their own pace, while I can observe who may need extra support.

My students’ reactions
One of my favorite parts of this activity is seeing the excitement on their faces when they get it right. Some even act out the objects: if it’s a drum, they start tapping the table like they’re playing; if it’s a radio, they pretend to sing. These moments fill the classroom with laughter and memorable learning.

A special memory was with a student who struggled to stay focused. The day we used this material, he stayed engaged the entire time. When he finished, he looked at me with a big smile and said: “Teacher, now I know what my ears and nose are for!” It was a beautiful reminder that learning through play can be incredibly powerful.

Educational benefits of this material

• Logical thinking development: Children analyze the function of each object before placing it.
• Vocabulary building: Naming and describing the objects expands their language skills.
• Attention and focus: The game format keeps them engaged for longer periods.
• Multisensory learning: Combines images and, when possible, real objects to strengthen the connection between each sense and its function.

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💛 If you use it in your class, I’d love to hear about your experience in the comments or see your posts tagging me on social media. Together, we can make learning an exciting adventure every day!