Kim and Carrots: If you've ever picked tomatoes, you know the uniquely pungent scent and fuzzy texture of their vines. It's part of what makes gathering fresh produce such a rich sensory experience for young children. Very young children soak up learning through touching, tasting, and smelling.
Here are some ideas for building your child's sensory perception, whether your tomatoes are fresh from the garden or the grocery store.
■ Enjoy the smoothness of a tomato's skin with your toddler and comment on its vivid red or yellow color. ■ Pour some clean, cool water into a tub, so your child can gently wash the tomatoes and line them up on a towel to dry. Can he or she point to the biggest one? The smallest? ■ Slice a tomato and encourage…
