Use Your Five Senses

Purpose

Learn to appreciate the amazing bodies God has given us by using our five senses to play a guessing game.

Instructions

Blindfold one person and place an item in front of them.
The blindfolded person must guess what the item is, using one of the five senses at a time. For example, the person could be allowed to pick the item up, shake it, smell it, taste it, and so on.
To isolate the sense of sight, remove the person’s blindfold and give them a piece of paper with a small hole in the center. Let them look at the item through the hole.
Consider dividing into teams and making this activity a competition. You could award points for items that are identified correctly, based on difficulty.

Let’s Talk About It

Share with each other your gratitude for our amazing bodies. Talk about how your bodies help you know that God loves you.

Why is it important for you to know that you are in the image of God? (see Genesis 1:27).

You might also talk about the connection between our bodies and our spirits (see Doctrine and Covenants 88:15). How can we use our bodies to help us find peace during times of stress? Discuss calming strategies like reading the scriptures, listening to sacred music, talking with a friend, walking outside, breathing techniques, prayer, and meditation.