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Five Senses in Fall
It's coming. The calendar says fall will soon be here, even if the weather seems more like summer. Every season has its own sights, sounds and smells. Lets enjoy fall as much as we can, starting with 5 things to do with each of the 5 senses. Can you think of even more fall things to sense?
Sight
Look for trees turning color.
Watch for people wearing jackets and raking leaves .
Watch for geese flying south.
Look for pumpkins and gourds for sale.
Watch for squirrels hiding nuts.
Sound
Listen to insects singing slower on cool evenings.
Listen for the rustle of dry leaves.
Listen to children on the way to school.
Listen for the calls of geese flying over.
Listen for children playing football.
Taste
Listen to insects singing slower on cool evenings.
Listen for the rustle of dry leaves.
Listen to children on the way to school.
Listen for the calls of geese flying over.
Listen for children playing football.
Smell
Smell a pile of raked leaves.
Smell a freshly sharpened pencil.
Sniff a jacket worn outdoors.
Smell a pencil eraser.
Smell a sweater that hasn't been worn since last spring.
Touch and Texture
Let a cool breeze blow against your face.
Touch a pumpkin.
Touch the petal of a fall flower.
Feel the wind push against you.
Touch some seeds that have stuck to your jacket or socks.
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