Theme: Let’s explore the flavors we love—and some we don’t!
Today is all about tasting and talking! Our little learners will explore the delicious (and sometimes surprising) world of flavors—from sweet bananas to sour lemons, salty crackers to bland lettuce. It’s a great way to spark curiosity and conversation during snack time!
🧠 Learning Goals:
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Identify the basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, and bland
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Develop vocabulary related to taste and food
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Practice trying new foods in a fun, pressure-free way
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Encourage healthy food choices and creativity in food preparation
🍽️ Activities:
1. Taste Test Adventure
Offer small samples of four basic flavors:
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🍌 Sweet: Banana slices
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🍋 Sour: Lemon wedges
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🧂 Salty: Crackers or pretzels
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🥬 Bland: Fresh lettuce
Encourage children to describe each taste using words like “yummy,” “weird,” “sour,” or “crunchy.” Discuss which ones they liked or didn’t like—and that it’s okay to feel differently!
2. Cooking Fun – Fruit Salad or Cookie Decorating
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🥗 Option 1: Make a simple fruit salad together. Children can help peel bananas, place grapes, and stir everything in a big bowl.
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🍪 Option 2: Cookie decorating fun. Let them spread a little frosting and add sprinkles or fruit pieces.
This hands-on activity boosts fine motor skills and encourages teamwork, plus they’ll love tasting their creations!
3. Art Time – Paper Plate “Pizza” Craft
Provide each child with a paper plate as the “pizza base” and let them add their favorite toppings using cut-out construction paper or stickers (cheese, pepperoni, pineapple, mushrooms, etc.).
Talk about which toppings are sweet, salty, or savory!
📚 Story Time:
Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert
This colorful book introduces children to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables from A to Z. Encourage children to call out ones they’ve tasted—or would like to try!
🎵 Song of the Day:
“I Like to Eat Apples and Bananas”
This classic silly song is a favorite for kids, helping with vowel sounds while celebrating yummy fruits. Add funny faces and dance moves to make it even more fun!
🧺 Extension Ideas:
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Add real or pretend food items to your dramatic play kitchen
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Set up a "restaurant" with menus showing different tastes
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Have children draw their favorite food and describe how it tastes
💡 Blog Tip for Educators:
When exploring taste, always consider allergies and parental permissions. Keep tasting sessions small and optional—never force a child to try something they’re uncomfortable with. It's all about discovery and fun!
Let little tongues lead the way—today is a flavorful adventure that will have your preschoolers giggling, guessing, and asking for more!
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