Lesson Plan

Sensory Safari Outline

Students will identify and describe sensory inputs using key vocabulary and apply self-regulation techniques by engaging in sensory stations, reflecting in journals, and practicing mindful breathing.

This lesson builds sensory awareness and emotion vocabulary, empowering 3rd graders to recognize how senses affect feelings and to use self-regulation strategies, fostering emotional literacy and classroom readiness.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to the Five Senses

10 minutes

Step 2

Sensory Stations Rotation

15 minutes

Step 3

Vocabulary Building Discussion

7 minutes

Step 4

My Calming Corner Reflections

8 minutes

Step 5

Mindful Breathing Moment

5 minutes

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Feelings & Senses Explorer

What Are the Five Senses?

Sense of Sight

Sense of Hearing

Sense of Smell

Sense of Taste

Sense of Touch

Connecting Senses & Feelings

Discussion Time!

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Activity

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Journal

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Cool Down

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Can You Feel It?

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