Look and wonder
Notice, Think, Wonder
Study a strange little alien, then sort your ideas into what you notice, what you think and what you wonder.
Thinking sheet · Look and wonder
Smell Detective
Sniff four mystery cups, guess what’s inside and draw what each smell reminds you of.
- Grades
- K–3
- Time
- about 20 minutes
- Topic
- Look and wonder
- Kids practice
- using the senses, describing, memory and smell
What kids do
“Close your eyes and sniff! What do you think it is?”
- Mystery smells
- The memory one smell brought back
How to run it
- Try lemon, cinnamon, coffee, orange peel or soap in cups covered with foil and poked with holes.
- Check for allergies first.
- Sniff gently by waving the air toward your nose.
Talk about it
- Which smell was easiest to guess?
- Why do smells bring back memories?
- How does a dog’s nose compare?
Take it further
Write a list of your five favorite smells.
Pairs well with
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