Young children learn best through exploring their senses. First they may see something new, using their sense of sight. Then they will want to reach out and touch it – their sense of touch. They will shake it, to discover if it makes a sound – their sense of hearing. [...]

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This week you and your child will explore the sense of taste. Your young child can learn:

We have taste buds on our tongues that tell us how things taste
Each food has a particular taste
Some foods taste sweet, or salty, or sour, or bitter. Some foods combine these tastes.
We may add spices and seasonings to [...]

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