Tasting

key notes:

Introduction to Tasting:

• Explain that tasting is when we use our mouth to find out what something tastes like.
• Introduce the concept that there are different tastes.

Basic Tastes:

• Sweet: Foods like fruits and candies taste sweet.
• Salty: Foods like chips and pretzels taste salty.
• Sour: Foods like lemons and limes taste sour.
• Bitter: Foods like some vegetables (e.g., broccoli) taste bitter.

Taste Buds:

• Describe taste buds as tiny parts on our tongue that help us taste different flavors.
• Explain that our tongue can feel different tastes.

Tasting Activity:

• Let students taste different foods that represent sweet, salty, sour, and bitter.
• Have them describe what they taste and match the taste with the correct category.

Using Descriptive Words:

• Encourage students to use words like “yummy,” “yucky,” “spicy,” and “tangy” to describe their tastes.

Healthy Tasting:

• Talk about the importance of trying new foods and eating a variety of healthy foods.

Let’s practice!🖊️