Our five senses
Humans have five senses. Our senses are like special helpers. They help us learn about the world around us. We use them every day at home, at school and when we play. Without our senses, the world would be very quiet and dull.
Key idea
The five senses are sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. Each sense uses a different body part.
Which body part?
| Eyes | sight — we see |
| Ears | hearing — we hear |
| Nose | smell — we smell |
| Tongue | taste — we taste |
| Skin | touch — we feel |
Senses keep us safe
Our senses also keep us safe. Our eyes see cars on the road. Our nose can smell smoke. Our ears hear someone call our name. Our skin feels if something is hot.
Example
We use our nose to smell yummy food and our ears to hear happy music.