But now, you'll have a list of 31 unique games that even a 3-year-old can join in with. A few of these ideas will be best for the preschool set, but most will work for a wide range of ages!
Click on over here to see the full list, but read on for this great game idea!
Some of the links on this site are affiliate links. This means if you click on a link and purchase something, I'll receive a small affiliate commission at no cost to you. Thanks so much for supporting my efforts with this blog!
Did you ever make "experiment dishes" in the kitchen when you were little?
I did.
These creations were usually made by commandeering all the condiments and then mixing them up into one incredible dish.
Yes, I would eat this.
That's how I know that I would have loved this game when I was young.
Not only can this game trick your kids into trying something new in the food department, but playing it can serve as a snack in addition to playtime.
Taste Test
Players: 1 +
Ages: 3 +
Place: anywhere you wouldn't mind having food out
Equipment: 5-15 different foods with utensils and dishes as needed, something (like a bandanna or scarf) to use as a blindfold, pencil and paper for scoring
How to play: This game is pretty self-explanatory. You'll prepare 5-15 different samples of food, one of each for each player.
Get creative with choosing these foods - there should be a wide array of textures and tastes (saltines, chocolate, carrots, raisins, gummy worms, hard-boiled eggs, pudding) as well as several similar items (fruits, veggies, hard candies). Include subtle taste differences if you have older players and don't forget things like milk, juice and other beverages (just make sure to check for food allergies first!)
The first player is blindfolded and then led to the spot where the food is laid out.
Feed the player the first sample and then write down what (s)he thinks it is.
Repeat with all the other samples and then do this all over again for each player.
Once everyone has been fed, tally up the correct answers and declare the player with the most points the winner of the "Golden Tongue Award."
This game reminds me a bit of that baby food game that's often played at showers. It sounds like a fun choice for gatherings of all age groups - what do you think? I'd love to hear! Either leave a comment below or email me at lisahealy (at) outlook (dot) com.
Also, if you don't want to miss a single minute of great tips like this and all the fun around here, be sure to sign up for free updates and then look forward to having each post delivered right to your inbox.
Looking for other fun ideas of things to do with your little one? Check out my Latticed Learning page here!
This post is part of the write31days challenge!