1. Tropical taste.
Adult-led
Explore the taste and smell of fruit.
Planned learning intentions.
To talk about key characters and events in a story. To use the senses of taste and smell to investigate fruits, and to express likes and dislikes.
Adult:child ratio: 1:6.
Resources
Handa's Surprise by Eileen Browne (Walker Books, 4.99); a basket containing fruits from the story; knife; chopping board; copies of the 'like/dislike' chart (see back of poster); pen/pencil.
Activity content
* Gather the children together in a comfortable and quiet area and share with them the story of Handa's Surprise. Look closely at the illustrations and talk about the different fruits by name, as you match them to the real fruits in your basket.
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