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World Bee Day / Honey Tasting

Honey Tasting

Children taste and compare different honeys, describing their colours, smells and flavours and learning how bees make honey.

How to run it

  1. Check allergy and dietary plans first.
  2. Set out small amounts of two or three honeys with labels.
  3. Children taste each using a fresh spoon or plain cracker.
  4. Describe the colour, smell and taste and vote for a favourite.

You will need

  • two or three honey varieties
  • disposable spoons or plain crackers
  • plates
  • labels
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use picture voting cards; older children can chart results.
SafetyCheck allergies and dietary plans, use one spoon per taste, and offer an alternative for children who can't have honey.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Sensory tasting builds descriptive language and understanding of where food comes from.

Fits these theme days

World Bee DayFruit and Veggie DayFarm to Table DayCooking Day

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