Materials
“5 Senses of Trees” Printable Activity Chart
or notebook, paper, something to write on
writing utensil (optional: one colour for each of 5 senses)
Instructions
go on a backyard amble, neighbourhood walk or trail hike
as you walk, pay close attention to what is around you
is it breezy or windy? let that steer the direction you walk
as you walk, match your breathing to your steps
if you run quickly, does your breathing speed up?
if you walk slowly, can you slow your breath to match?
can you name the 5 Senses?
SEE, HEAR, SMELL, TASTE, TOUCH
what can you discover by using those five senses?
what do you see? hear? smell? taste? feel?
find a tree in your backyard or along your walk or hike
and fill out the “5 Senses of Trees” activity chart
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