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Unit Overview

Seasons & My Five Senses

Part of the scientific thinking track — this unit builds Seasons & My Five Senses in a way that is playful and hands-on.

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Why it matters for the future

Cultivates the scientific reasoning that drives innovation and CSS/PMS success.

🧠 Skills & Topics

Five Senses Games

What do I see/hear/smell/taste/touch?

Hot & Cold Seasons

Summer vs winter — clothes and foods.

Observe & Explain

Seeing how Seasons & My Five Senses works in nature.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

  • Matches each sense to its body part
  • Sorts clothes into summer and winter
  • Recognises and names the key ideas in Seasons & My Five Senses
  • Joins in Seasons & My Five Senses activities with growing confidence

🎲 Suggested Activities

  1. 1Run a simple, safe experiment to discover Seasons & My Five Senses
  2. 2Sing a song or rhyme about Seasons & My Five Senses
  3. 3Draw and talk about Seasons & My Five Senses

✅ How Learning is Checked

  • ◆Teacher observation during play and daily routines
  • ◆Show-and-tell or picture-pointing check
  • ◆Participation star chart
🧰 Materials
Flashcards and picture cardsCrayons, paper and safe craft itemsStory props or soft toys
🔑 Key Vocabulary
Five Senses GamesHot & Cold SeasonsObserve & Explain

👨‍👩‍👧 At Home — for Parents

Weave Seasons & My Five Senses into play and daily routines — point it out, name it, and praise every attempt. Ten relaxed minutes a day beats long drills.

🍎 In the Classroom — for Teachers

Hook with a song or object, model Seasons & My Five Senses in play, then let children explore in pairs. Assess by observation and keep it joyful and movement-rich.

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