Using the Senses - Lesson 1 - PowerPoint

The English Teaching Resources for KS1 Poetry focus on the topic 'Using the Senses'. The lesson aims to engage young learners in reading, listening to, and discussing poems that incorporate the five senses. The objectives are clear: to read poems together, to listen attentively to a selection of poems read by the teacher, and to talk about them. Furthermore, students will learn to explain what the senses are. The lesson plan incorporates a variety of sensory experiences, encouraging children to understand and appreciate the rich descriptions found in poetry.

Central to the lesson is a poem titled "The Things I Love," which is a celebration of sensory experiences. Each stanza of the poem highlights a different sense: the taste of chocolate melting on the tongue, the smell of mum’s perfume, the feel of soft sand between toes, the sound of waves crashing on the beach, and the sight of fireworks illuminating the dark sky. Through this poem, students are invited to identify words related to the five senses—taste, smell, feel, sound, and sight. The lesson includes a worksheet activity where children read the poem again and circle words that describe the senses, linking specific words to their corresponding senses. Additionally, students are encouraged to reflect on their favourite smells, sounds, sights, touches, and tastes, further personalising their learning experience.