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Sniff the spice rack
Age range: 1–4 years
- Duration
- 10 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Home
- Type
- Activity
How to try it
Put a few whole spices or dried herbs with mild smells, such as a cinnamon stick, a vanilla pod, or dried mint leaves, in small jars. Open one at a time, hold it a hand's length away, and take a slow sniff together. Name each smell and wave the jar away.
Materials
- Small jars of whole spices or dried herbs
Safety note
Use whole spices only and avoid powders and extracts. Skip pepper and chili, hold the jar yourself a hand's length from the nose, and do not let them taste or tip the jars.
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Why it matters
Noticing different smells builds a bank of words and memories, and sniffing together turns the kitchen into a place to explore.
Benefit
Smell
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