Senses: My Body, Your Body
What’s inside...
An exploration of the human senses, detailing how we use our senses to interact with the world around us. The book provides a scientific look at each of the five senses and discusses how they contribute to our experiences. Additionally, the series talks about the diverse shapes and sizes of human bodies, highlighting the ways our bodies are different and wonderful. Each book features an inclusive selection of people from all walks of life.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways we use our senses every day?
Can you think of a time when one of your senses helped you learn something new?
How do you think life would be different if one of our senses didn't work?
Why do you think our body has different senses?
Tip: Role play these questions
As you discuss the book, encourage your child to close their eyes and use their sense of touch or hearing to explore objects around them, relating it back to the book.
Ask your child to describe their favorite tastes, smells, sights, sounds, and textures, making connections to the characters or scenarios in the book.
Create a sensory scavenger hunt while reading the book or afterward, to find items that represent what they’ve learned about each sense.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding bodily senses
Explanation: The book explores the five senses and explains how they help us interact with the world.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and utilize their senses better, like listening carefully or observing details, enhancing sensory activities.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding differences
Explanation: It discusses how different people might experience senses differently, fostering inclusivity.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to be considerate of others' experiences and capabilities, encouraging a more inclusive playground and classroom environment.
Example Lesson: Importance of taking care of the body
Explanation: The book details how each sense functions and the importance of keeping them healthy.
Real-World Application: Encourages habits like eating healthily, regular physical activity, and hygiene to maintain good sensory health.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and scientific thinking
Explanation: By describing the body's functions, the book stimulates questions and curiosity about human biology.
Real-World Application: Motivates children to explore science and biology further, potentially paving the way for future learning in these areas.