Theme Two: The Senses
We have five senses - sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. Our senses are associated with the way we explore, interpret and experience the world around us.
The Senses
During the coronavirus pandemic all of our senses have been affected – not because our senses themselves have changed, but because the environment in which we sense has been altered.
So using one of the greatest poets of the English language, W.B. Yeats, phrase “The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper” this fortnight we shall explore our current world by engaging all five senses.
As ever, we want to encourage everyone to share with us any resources or activities that you have found helpful and suggestions or ideas about what might be helpful to you and your family at this time. Please send your ideas and suggestions to enquiries@stoswaldsuk.org
Thank you and we hope you find some enjoyment and support from these resources.
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We have a dedicated Focus on Living Centre gallery where we would love to display your creations.
Please email your photos over to enquiries@stoswaldsuk.org and we will add them to the gallery.
View our gallerySenses resources
Five senses quiz
Do you know which taste cannot be detected by the tip of your tongue? You can put your knowledge to the test with our senses quiz.
Download five senses quizGrounding techniques
Grounding techniques is a practice that can help you pull away from unwanted thoughts and negative or challenging emotions.
Download grounding techniquesSenses quotes
We have put together a selection of inspirational quotes to provide you with a daily ‘pick me up’, helping you to feel positive and optimistic.
Download senses quotesWriting activities
Writing from our senses
Being able to describe effectively is a key skill that we should all try to develop. These practical exercises can help to develop those writing skills.
Download writing from sensesWriting from our smells
Using all of our senses is a great way to make our writing come alive. Our sense of smell in particular has an amazing way of triggering vivid memories.
Download writing from smellsWriting from our objects
Writing from objects is a useful technique by helping direct the attention away from ourselves, yet still allows us to express personal emotions and memories.
Watch how to write from objectsPoetry activities
Engaging the senses - You have 5 senses – sight, smell, sound, taste and touch. Your senses work together to let your brain know what is going on around you.
Nature's Way by Heidi Campbell - In this poem, the poet describes the relaxation in the company of nature on a day in the Spring.
Download engaging the senses Download Nature's WayUsing our senses for mindful eating
Whenever we sit down to eat, we are not always ‘present’ in the process of eating. We could ask ourselves is there something on our mind distracting us from our meal, did we appreciate the efforts.
Our Dietitian, Nola Lynch has put together this piece on how to plan a meal which can excite all senses!
Download mindful eatingRelaxation techniques
We have put together a range of relaxation techniques to try and help you relax and unwind.
Learning to relax your bodies, can help reduce physical tension and make you feel less stressed.
Download relaxation techniquesSongs around senses
We hope you enjoy this week’s selection of songs around the theme of the senses. You may find that some of the videos might take you back in time!
If you have any more suggestions, please let us know.
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