Blindfold Taste Test Guessing Game

6-8 small food items: strawberry, pickle, cracker, lemon wedge, marshmallow, cheese cube, chocolate chip, banana

A scarf or bandana for a blindfold

A plate

Napkins

Choose foods with clearly different flavors — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, savory.

Cut everything into small, safe bites and set them on a plate.

Gently blindfold your child with a soft scarf.

Place one food in their hand. Let them feel and smell it first.

Ask them to take a bite and guess: "What is it? How does it taste?"

Encourage descriptive words: "Sweet? Sour? Crunchy? Smooth? Salty?"

Lift the blindfold after each guess for the big reveal.

Check for allergies before choosing foods. Avoid anything your child hasn't tried before.

The blindfold removes visual cues, which forces your child to rely entirely on taste, smell, and texture — strengthening those senses.

Include some tricky pairs: apple vs. pear, cheddar vs. mozzarella. These require careful attention.

Some kids don't like blindfolds. Closing eyes or using a paper plate held in front of their face works too.

This game is a wonderful way to introduce new foods in a playful, low-pressure way.