The game is for children from 2 years old, or rather, from the moment when a child can keep his eyes closed at the request of an adult and somehow identify the names of fruits and vegetables. There is no upper age limit for this game, it will be interesting even for an adult. The essence of it is clear from the name: a kid with his eyes closed tastes pieces of food and guesses its taste. This game is very good for developing taste memory, recognizing different flavors, and activates attention. And children like her very much, without exception. And your baby will surely like it too! Try it!
Preparation
We will select several types of fruits, vegetables or other food familiar to the baby, which can be cut into small (one bite) pieces. Cut it up and put it on a plate.
How to play
Let's invite the kid to play and tell him in general terms what will happen. "Look, we have pieces of apple and pear here. Let's close your eyes now and I'll put a piece of fruit in your mouth. And you'll try to guess from the taste whether it's an apple or a pear." If it is difficult for a child to keep his eyes closed, you can suggest covering them with your palms. Or make an eye patch out of a soft cloth.
When the eyes are closed, we offer the baby pieces of different food to try. He eats and tries to guess what it was. Along the way, we comment on the tastes and sensations: "Sweet pear, right? And the apple is rather sour, but also a little sweet too. The pear is soft. And the apple is juicy and crispy."
The task here is not to teach a child to correctly identify food only by taste (this is not always good for adults either), but to focus his attention on the taste of food, to teach him to pay attention to different shades of taste.
After the game, the older kids can learn some interesting facts about the language.: It has special taste receptor cells that tell the brain what food tastes like. Food has only a few types of taste: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and "meat" (umami). The receptors on the tip of the tongue "recognize" the sweet taste. The receptors on the sides of the tongue are salty and sour. And the receptors at the base of the tongue are "responsible" for the bitter taste. All the receptors recognize the taste of umami. The nose helps the tongue to taste food. It is the combination of taste and smell that gives the desired taste "picture" of the food. Therefore, when a person has a runny nose and the nose almost does not smell, the food does not seem as tasty as usual.
How to simplify or complicate the game
First, we take 2 types of fruits. We tell the baby in advance what kind of fruits they are. We take fruits that differ greatly from each other in taste and consistency.
Complicating the game
– We increase the amount of fruits (vegetables, etc.). – We give several types of mashed potatoes (here the hint in the form of consistency almost disappears, the baby can only focus on taste). – When the kid gets used to the game, we stop naming in advance what kind of food will be on the plate.
Recommendations
It is better to take food that the child likes for the game – fruits, dried fruits, favorite vegetables. Don't try to feed your baby a plate of boiled broccoli under the guise of "let's play". It is clear that the temptation is great, but let the game be a joy. It is difficult for children to fulfill the request to keep their eyes closed for a long time. Therefore, we cover the plate with sliced pieces with something opaque on top - a lid, foil, and the like. You can give the baby another plate with pieces of fruit, from which he will feed his mother (or another adult), and guess one by one. This type of game is usually even more interesting for both children and adults. A mixed bundle can suit variety: €60 casino bonus plus a €15 sports free bet, paired with 20 free spins for slots. Add the 1xbet free spin promo code in the middle of registration so the combined pack appears in your bonus hub. Use spins first, then place the free bet at odds 1.60+ on a market you understand. Casino credit may need x35 wagering, while the free bet can have a short validity like 7 days, so keep everything organized.
