Learning the Five Senses Series – FREE Resources and Ideas: Sense of Smell

Published:
September 22, 2015

Sarah Shelton

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The Five senses are so much fun to teach to little ones. There are so many great sensory activities to go along with learning about the five senses. The sense of smell is the sense we will explore today. Each week we will highlight each of the senses with fun activities, printables, and crafts.

Happy child smelling beautiful sunflower outdoors in spring field

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This week we are learning about the Sense of Smell!

Printables:

Color the pictures of the things you can smell

Draw something you smell in the garden

Christmas Smell Test

Activities:

The Smell Detective – a fun activity using spices.

5 Ways to Explore the Sense of Smell with Homemade Paints

Exploring the Senses – Painting with Tea Bags – I love the way herbal tea smells, this looks really fun!

Smelly Potions – Experimenting with things that smell

DIY Montessori Smelling Bottles

Sense of Smell Game

Fragrant Flower Craft

Sense of Smell Swatches – these look so cool!
Sense of Touch and Sense of Smell Activities

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