We have continued to explore our senses and will begin wrapping up our Unit this week. A number of experiences have allowed us to more closely examine how our senses help us explore the world around us, including a listening activity in which we had to identify sounds solely through our sense of hearing. Many students realized that it was difficult to determine what was making the sounds when the other senses were removed. We found that sometimes this was true in regard to our sense of smell as well. Through a "smelling jars" activity we shared vocabulary and discussed how sometimes it's very easy to identify a smell, while at other times it is more necessary to have our sense of sight to help determine where the scent originates. This activity also brought forward the realization that smells often bring forth vivid memories.
Yesterday we joined the other kindergarten classes in an exciting lesson that encouraged us to be great risk-takers! We completed an obstacle course, but the twist was that we had to do it blindfolded! This really made us consider how important our sense of sight is in helping us function successfully on a day-to-day basis. We also realized just how important our other senses are when one sense is taken away. The discussion following the obstacle course was an interesting one as the students shared what it was like loosing their sight. This expanded into dialogue about people that are missing some of their senses, and we discussed this further today after reading the book Seven Blind Mice. The students showed empathy as they shared how difficult it must be for people who are blind. You can view a recording of this book on Youtube by clicking here.
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