Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Healthy Eating
- Learning area: Sensory Exploration
- Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception
Objectives
- Identify the four basic tastes
- Categorize foods by taste
- Describe taste preferences
Materials
- Foods representing each taste (honey, lemon, pretzel, dark chocolate)
- Taste sorting mats
- Reaction faces cards
- Water for palate cleansing
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 categorize tastes.