Tropical Fruit Tasting

Tasting connects children to tropical regions and develops sensory vocabulary.

• Framework: EYFS
• Unit: EYFS Jungles
• Learning area: Understanding the World
• Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception

Objectives

• Explore tropical foods
• Use descriptive vocabulary
• Understand where food comes from

Materials

• Tropical fruits (mango, papaya, banana, pineapple)
• Tasting plates
• Description cards

Instructions

These fruits grow in the jungle! Taste and describe: What do they look like? Smell like? Taste like?

Educator tip

Check for allergies. Discuss how fruits travel from jungle to table.

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. Observe vocabulary use and sensory descriptions.

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• Jungle Conservation Pledge
• Rainforest Collage
• Jungle Leaf Printing
• Parrot Feather Art
• Camouflage Painting
• Jungle Masks
• Vine Swinging
• Animal Movement Relay