Four of the sense organs of the human body: vision, smell, taste and hearing can be found in particular parts of the body, but the sense of touch is located all over. As a matter of fact, our somatosensory system arises in the skin layer between epidermis and subcutaneous tissues called dermis. It is occupied with numerous microscopic nerve endings that can transmit information about the objects with which the fleshly body comes in contact. The transmitted information carries to a long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue, or better known as the spinal cord, that also transfers messages to the brain where the sensation is registered.
The touch receptors are comprised of millions of tiny nerve endings in the skin where it can convey you if something is warm or icy. These nerve endings can likewise feel the painful stuff. Sensing the heat, coldness, discomfort and pressure are most of the typical receptors of the skin. In all probability, the most significant for body protection are the pain receptors, as it can defend you by cautioning that you are hurt.
Definitely, edifying youngsters to discover their sense of touch can be pleasurably fun by simply providing them with objects with a different range of textures and temperatures. Then, ask them to explain what they feel through categorizing things by how they feel and put their observations on a sheet of paper.
Instructions:
- Classify the items by sorting hard, soft, rough and smooth objects.
- Let them close their eyes for a moment.
- Lend them a variety of things; and ask if they are rough, smooth, hard, or soft.
- Find out if the kid can recognize the object. (Here are some ideas to provide: sandpaper, cotton, pencil, silk hanky and so forth)
- As soon as, they can identify all the items, help them to write on the paper and categorize every bits and pieces of the guessing game.
- Next, enlighten them that this technique can be done with their eyes closed; discuss with the child how these stuff are still able to be distinguished even they can’t see those certain objects.
- You can talk about that they can similarly sense the feeling through the skin on any part of the body.
Books to Recommend for Kids
My Five Senses Big Book (Let's-Read-And-Find-Out) by Aliki
The 5 Senses (Let's Learn about) by Nuria Roca
Touch (Five Senses) by Maria Rius, J.M. Parramon, and J.J. Puig
Wild Animals (Touch and Feel) by DK Publishing
Fun With My 5 Senses: Activities to Build Learning Readiness (Williamson Little Hands Series)
by Sarah Williamson
