Sense of Taste

Mind Move Make students have been exploring the human senses.  I asked them to identify some experiences in which we've learned about our senses.  One girl remembered using the sense of touch to investigate a mystery object.  Another student mentioned listening, both to one another during discussions and to the singing bowl during relaxation time.  We use our sense of sight to look at new works of art.  Smell and taste are two of the senses we haven't explored yet.....until today!

When I told the students we would be focusing on the sense of taste they got really excited.  After the students found "calm" I placed a mystery food on his or her open palm.  The children could smell the food before eating it.  I asked them to pay attention and focus on the texture of the food as well as the taste.  After all the students finished eating the food they asked for another chance to try the experience again, so we had one more round of tasting before we talked about it.

I asked the students to identify the "mystery" food (a chocolate chip) and describe it.  One girl raised her hand and articulately explained that the chocolate chip was smooth and cone-shaped in her mouth.  She also noticed the slow melting of the chocolate on her tongue.  A boy in the class said, "It just tasted awesome."

During the movement portion of the class, we played Pass the Drishti.   Two different students led us in yoga-influenced movement and poses.  It is wonderful that the students know enough to be able to lead the group in a series of movements.

Art-wise we continued working on our You Are Stardust pieces.  Next class will be our last to finish this project.  Many of the students have put interesting finishing touches on the works, and I'll be excited to see them completed next week!