Tropical Fruit Tasting
Tasting connects children to tropical regions and develops sensory vocabulary.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: Jungles
- Learning area: Science
- Level: Levels 1-3
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 vocabulary use and sensory descriptions.