Infographics: Using the 5 senses mindfully
How to use the 5 senses with mindfulness:
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The 5 senses in a mindful way
Our senses allow us to perceive the world around us.
hearing ~ sight ~ smell ~ taste ~ touch
Why
Using the 5 senses mindfully helps us come back to the present moment and without judgment, and then helps us feel calm.
How
There is no wrong way!
Here are some ideas:
- One sense at a time
- All 5 senses, one after the other
- Ask your child to notice:
- 5 things you can see
- 4 things you can touch
- 3 things you can hear
- 2 things you can smell
- 1 thing you can taste
When and where
Anytime and anywhere!
- In your bed before falling asleep
- As a passenger, in the car or the bus
- On a hike
- While eating a fruit
Who
From 3 to 103 years old!
