Sensory Poem

A sensory poem is a type of poem that includes what we hear, smell, taste, touch and see.

Time to complete: 10 minutes

This exercise will give you an opportunity to engage with your own thoughts and experiences whilst thinking about the world around you.

Step 1: Write down the following statements on a piece of paper as a list and make sure there is plenty of space in-between each statement for you to write your responses.

I hear…

I smell…

I taste…

I touch…

I see…

Step 2: Go for a short walk around your classroom, school, house or local area. Or, stay still and complete the exercise from where you are sitting.

Step 3: Record everything you hear, smell, taste, touch and see when you are on your journey. Write them down on the template you have already made (from Step 1). These can be simple and short. For example, I hear people speaking, dogs barking and cars in the street. This is your sensory poem.

Step 4: Once you have completed your journey, look back at your poem and make any changes you would like.

Step 5: Read your poem aloud and share your journey with yourself or peers in your classroom or community.

Step 6: Use your mobile phone to take a photo or record your poem using an audio recording app. You can upload your photos and the audio recording below.

If you would like an example, please listen to the Sensory Poem by Jeanette: