Daniel Warren Kindergarteners Explore the 5 Senses

MAMARONECK, NY — Daniel Warren Elementary School kindergartners explored their five senses by conducting experiments under the supervision of scientist Christopher Stetson during a recent visit.

The children took part in the interactive “Let’s Make Sense” program, funded by the PTSA, according to a district spokesman.

The session had the students testing their visual and auditory skills, differentiating between odors and discovering the four tastes – sweet, salty, sour and bitter.

Kindergarten teacher Kathy Blaney said the program provided a great introduction to their science unit on the five senses.

“We like this program because [Stetson] really helped the children focus on each of the senses and engaged them in an interactive, hands-on workshop,” Blaney said. “Children learn by doing and participating, so this is perfect for this age level.”

As part of the experiments, the students shined a flashlight into their eyes to see how their pupils react to light. They also identified different scents in a balloon and cans and shook jars to determine whether they were filled with sand, paper clips, a wooden block or pennies. They also grouped different pictures of food according to the four tastes and felt three different pieces of sanding paper to determine which one had the roughest surface.

“This is a very appropriate science unit for kindergarten as the children are learning a lot about themselves, their bodies and how they’re growing,” Blaney added. “We’re working on having them be aware of themselves and others, and how they’re part of the environment.”

Photo credits: Rye Neck Union Free School District.