Smell Detective
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Healthy Eating
- Learning area: Sensory Exploration
- Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception
Objectives
- Identify foods by smell alone
- Describe aromas using appropriate vocabulary
- Understand how smell affects taste
Materials
- Aromatic foods (lemon, cinnamon, vanilla, garlic, mint)
- Covered containers with holes
- Matching picture cards
- Recording sheets
Assessment
Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Teacher observation of student's ability to identify and describe smells.