Sensory regulation
Scent Detective
Ages 4–9 10 minutes Easy |
Materials | | 1. 3-5 small cups | | | 2. Scented items (lemon, cinnamon, vanilla, coffee) | | | 3. Blindfold (optional) |
Preparation: Fill each cup with a different scented item and cover it with a thin cloth so it can't be seen. How to Play | | 1. Have your child close their eyes or wear a blindfold. | | | 2. Bring one cup at a time close to their nose. | | | 3. Have your child guess the scent and say it out loud. | | | 4. Check together whether the guess was right, then move to the next cup. |
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Materials
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Preparation
Fill each cup with a different scented item and cover it with a thin cloth so it can't be seen.
How to Play
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Make It Easier
Use only very familiar, distinct scents for younger children.
Make It More Challenging
Turn it into a family contest, whoever identifies the most scents correctly wins.
Skills Practiced
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