Refine the sense of taste with this classic Montessori tasting activity. Ideal for sensory exploration and taste matching in toddler and CASA classrooms.
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Product Description
The Montessori Tasting Bottles are a specialized Sensorial material designed to isolate and refine the sense of taste. This activity introduces children to the four primary tastes—sweet, sour, salty, and bitter—using matching pairs of glass dropper bottles. Each bottle can be filled with a tasting solution, allowing children to explore and classify tastes through direct sensory experience.
Key Features
- Includes 8 amber glass bottles (4 matching pairs) for taste discrimination
- Black and white droppers support control of error and pairing
- Sturdy wooden tray with compartments for stability and ease of use
- Supports the Montessori Sensorial curriculum for ages 3 and up
- Ideal for Casa classrooms and home learning environments
Benefits for Children
- Refines gustatory perception and enhances sensory discrimination
- Promotes concentration, independence, and memory development
- Encourages careful hand control and coordination during tasting
- Reinforces matching and classification through sensorial work
- Aligns with Montessori principles of isolated difficulty and control of error
What’s Included
- 8 amber glass tasting bottles (4 pairs with droppers)
- 1 wooden tray with divided sections
Specifications
- Tray size: 33 cm x 10.5 cm
- Bottle height: 10.5 cm | Diameter: 3 cm
- Dropper length: 9.4 cm
- Materials: Glass, rubber-tipped droppers, solid wood tray
- Recommended age: 3+ years
How to Use
Fill each bottle with a small amount of a solution representing a basic taste (e.g., sugar water, lemon juice, salt water, tonic water). Present one set of bottles to the child, encouraging them to taste each solution using the droppers. Then present the second set for matching. This activity supports Montessori sensorial goals through experiential tasting and internal control of error.