Smelling and Tasting (Reading Roundabout)
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Covering topics familiar to the age group, each book in this non-fiction series contains no more than 70 words. They are ideal for newly independent readers, including photo word banks for unfamiliar vocabulary. This title focuses on smell and taste.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some of your favorite smells and tastes? Why do you like them?
How do you think our life would be different if we couldn't smell or taste?
Can you think of a time when a smell or taste reminded you of something?
Why do you think it's important for us to smell and taste?
How do you feel when you smell or taste something you don’t like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe smells and tastes in detail, using sensory words. This enhances their vocabulary and observational skills.
Relate the content to your child’s experiences, such as discussing familiar smells and tastes from meals they love or dislike.
Use the book as an opportunity to explore new foods or scents together, making real-world connections to the concepts discussed.
Ask your child to draw or write about an experience related to a smell or taste, linking literacy skills with sensory exploration.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Exploration of the senses
Explanation: The book delves into how the senses of smelling and tasting work, providing a fundamental understanding of these sensory experiences.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this knowledge by being more aware and inquisitive about different smells and tastes they encounter daily, enhancing their sensory experiences.
Example Lesson: Importance of safety
Explanation: It teaches children the significance of smell and taste in identifying things that are good or bad for them.
Real-World Application: It equips children to use their senses as a safety measure, helping them to avoid potentially harmful substances.
Example Lesson: Scientific curiosity
Explanation: The book encourages scientific thinking by explaining the biology behind the senses.
Real-World Application: Children can engage in simple experiments, like distinguishing between various flavors and scents, to cultivate a practical understanding of scientific concepts.