Learning about the 5 senses is an exciting thematic unit for young learners as they are curious about the world around them and use their senses to explore and learn. The Mr. Potato Head 5 Senses Craft is a great way to develop young learners’ word recognition and fine motor skills.
Mr. Potato Head 5 Senses Craft
What you need:
- Brown, pink & red construction paper
- A4 colored construction paper (1 per child)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Mr. Potato head labels printed out
- Googly eyes
How to complete the activity:
Review the 5 senses. Give all the children a brown piece of paper and show them how to draw a potato shape. Help them to cut it out. Children paste the shape onto another colored sheet of paper. Show the children how to draw 2 arms and hands and a mouth on white paper. Children cut this out and paste it onto Mr. Potato head as shown in the picture. Add some googly eyes, a nose and ears.
Hand out the labels that you will find at the end of this free lesson plan. Children cut out the words and label the picture.
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