Materials
Packets of unsweetened soft drink mix in assorted flavors and colors Paint cups Water Paintbrushes Paper
Instructions
1. Combine each packet of drink mix with water in a separate cup. 2. Invite the children to paint a design or picture with the mixtures, using their sense of smell and sight to identify the different flavors. 3. Hang the pictures to dry, then display them where the children can see them and sniff them. More to do Gardening: Plant strawberries in a terra-cotta container and enjoy their taste and fragrance as they ripen. Plant fragrant herbs in the classroom. Music: Ask the children to identify various sounds and musical instruments with their eyes closed. Snack: Before snack time, blindfold the children and ask them to identify the smell of various fresh fruits and juices.