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The Five Senses: Free KS1 Science Worksheet
This free printable worksheet introduces children aged 5 to 7 to the five senses and the part of the body we use for each one: we see with our eyes, hear with our ears, smell with our nose, taste with our tongue and touch with our skin and hands. A clear picture of a child's face and hand is paired with a matching task and a colouring activity, so the learning feels hands-on rather than purely written.
It is designed to support the Year 1 topic Animals, including humans, where children name the basic parts of the body and say which part is linked to each sense. Everything fits onto a single A4 page, ready to print at home or in the classroom.
The Five Senses
Free Science worksheet · Ages 5 to 7
Activity 1
Read each clue about the five senses. Use the words in the word bank to write the body part you use for each sense on the line.
You use these to see things, such as a colourful picture
You use these to hear sounds, such as music or a friend talking
You use this to smell things, such as flowers or your dinner cooking
You use this to taste things, such as whether food is sweet or sour
You use this to touch and feel things, such as whether something is soft or rough
Activity 2
Now colour the picture of the child. Use the colour key to make each sense part a different colour.
- Colour the eyes blue
- Colour the ears pink
- Colour the nose orange
- Colour the tongue red
- Colour the hand brown
The Five Sensesowee.worldAnswer key
- You use these to see things, such as a colourful picture — Eyes
- You use these to hear sounds, such as music or a friend talking — Ears
- You use this to smell things, such as flowers or your dinner cooking — Nose
- You use this to taste things, such as whether food is sweet or sour — Tongue
- You use this to touch and feel things, such as whether something is soft or rough — Skin (hands)
What is on the worksheet
The worksheet shows a single, friendly line drawing of a child's head, shoulders and one raised hand, with the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, tongue and hand all clearly visible. Underneath, children read five simple clues, one for each sense, and use the word bank to write the matching body part on each line: eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin (or hands). Once they have matched all five senses, they colour the picture in. The whole activity fits neatly on one A4 sheet, with bold outlines and plenty of white space for small hands.
How to use it at home or in the classroom
Print the sheet on plain A4 paper. Before children start writing, play a quick game with each sense: ask them to close their eyes and listen to a sound, to sniff something in the kitchen, or to feel a smooth and a rough object. This links each sense to a real, memorable experience. Children then read the five clues and use the word bank to write the matching body part on each line. They finish by colouring the picture however they like. As an extension, ask which sense they would use to enjoy a favourite food, a piece of music or a soft toy, which encourages them to talk about the senses in everyday life.
What your child will learn
Children will be able to name the five senses, sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch, and say which part of the body is linked to each one. They will learn that we see with our eyes, hear with our ears, smell with our nose, taste with our tongue and feel things by touch through our skin, especially our hands. Talking about the senses also builds early scientific vocabulary and observation skills, as children describe what things look, sound, smell, taste and feel like. This is one of the first science topics in primary school and a strong foundation for later work on the human body.
A note for teachers
This sheet supports the statutory Year 1 objective within Animals, including humans, which asks pupils to identify and name the basic parts of the body and say which part is associated with each sense. The clues use everyday language so that early and emerging readers can take part, and the word bank can be left visible for support or covered to turn the task into a recall activity for assessment. It pairs well with a sensory exploration session, a feely bag or a listening walk. There is no log-in and no watermark, and you are welcome to print copies for your class and to link to this page from a school website or newsletter.
Frequently asked questions
What are the five senses for KS1?
The five senses are sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. At KS1 children learn that we see with our eyes, hear with our ears, smell with our nose, taste with our tongue and feel things by touch through our skin, especially our hands. This worksheet matches each sense to the correct body part.
Which part of the body is used for each sense?
We use our eyes for sight, our ears for hearing, our nose for smell, our tongue for taste and our skin and hands for touch. Linking each sense to a body part is exactly what the Year 1 National Curriculum objective asks children to do.
What age and key stage is this worksheet for?
It is aimed at children aged 5 to 7 in KS1 (Years 1 and 2), and it supports the statutory Year 1 topic Animals, including humans. Confident younger children, and older children who need a little more support, may also find it useful.
Is this five senses worksheet free to print and share?
Yes. The worksheet is completely free to print, use at home or in class, and share. There is no sign-up and no watermark, and it is designed to fit on a single A4 page, so it is easy to print as a class set.
How can I make the worksheet harder or easier?
To make it easier, leave the word bank visible so children simply match the words to the clues. To make it harder, cover or fold away the word bank so children recall each body part from memory, or ask them to name something they could enjoy with each sense.
Curriculum links
- KS1 Year 1 Science, Animals, including humans (statutory): 'identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense'.
- KS1 Science working scientifically: 'using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions'.
- KS1 Science working scientifically: 'observing closely, using simple equipment'.
- KS1 Year 1 Science: developing early scientific vocabulary to describe and compare what they sense around them.
Made by The Owee education team. Updated 02/06/2026. Free to print and share.
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