A SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF THE FIVE SENSES

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S P Ya t K i t c h e n K e t t l e V i l l a g e

C O M M O N C O R E : My S e n s e s T e l l M e

Numbers beside the shop names correspond to the numbers on the

Kitchen Kettle Village brochure (and Village map on the website at

KITCHENKETTLE.COM).

• One leader for three to five students (preschool & kindergarten).• Only two or three groups in a shop at a time, depending upon size of shop. • Older students may want to visit shops on their own in small groups of two or three.

Sme l l : Describe the smell. S i gh t : Does the popcorn look the same as what you eat? S o u n d : Can you hear the popcorn popping?O p t i o n a l : Buy a bag of popcorn for a treat later in the day. Taste the difference from microwave popcorn.

Various types of kettle corn, popcorn and nuts.

Butterflies, moths, insects, lizards, bats and more that have lived a natural life are hand collected after death so that we can continue to enjoy their beauty.

• I SP Y: t h e mo s t b e au t i f u l b u t t e r f l y.• I SP Y: s ome t h i n g t h a t c r a w l s .

• I SP Y: a b i g k e t t l e . H o w i s i t d i f f e re n t t h a n t h e o n e s y o u r p a re n t u s e s?

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The tour at Kitchen Kettle Village encourages students to explore the shops and have fun

while learning to use their senses. The tour can begin at any of the shops.

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R E C O M M E N D E D

Please be respectful of all guests. Thank you.

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Sme l l : As you walk into the Jam & Relish Kitchen, take a few whiffs. • Guess what the smell could be, then walk to the kitchen to see if you are correct.

S i gh t : Watch the ladies in the kitchen. • Notice the three large kettles at the back of the room. This is where everything except apple butter is made. • All the jellies are jarred by hand - one at a time. • The jars have to sit in a very hot water bath (180º) to seal the jar lids. • Look at the shelves. Are the jars the same size? • Without reading the label can you identify what is inside the jar?

Ta s t e : Try various samples. Can you identify the flavors? • Try a jam and a jelly. • Can you taste the difference? • Try two kinds of pickles to compare the taste.

To u c h : Sample a jam with seeds and one without. • Can you feel the difference on your tongue? • As you sample the crackers/chips, do they feel the same?

S o u n d : Did anything that you ate make a sound? • Close your eyes to listen to sounds around you.

• I SP Y: a jar of something which contains different colors and shapes. Chow Chow

Sme l l : What flavor do you smell? It should be the flavor that is being made.

S i gh t : Watch the fudge being made. • The fudge is cooked in a large copper kettle. It needs to come to a certain temperature and then is poured onto the marble table where it will be cooled and paddled into a long roll that has a slight crust on the outside, but is creamy on the inside. Then it is sliced. • Compare the copper kettle and the marble table. • In the showcase, why do the slices of fudge look different? Different flavors

Ta s t e : Try a sample of fudge. Describe its taste.To u c h : What is the texture of the fudge you are tasting?S o u n d : Stand quietly for a minute, eyes closed, and listen to the sounds around you. What do you hear?

• I SP Y: s ome t h i n g t o c a r r y f o o d .

Walk through the outdoor gallery.

• I SP Y: my favorite piece of art. • At home try to illustrate it.

Fudge, chocolates, clear candy toys and more. Watch fudge being made right before your eyes!

Artwork by local and regional artists.

S i gh t : Is the artwork the same? • Is the artwork in a frame? • What is a frame? • Can you imagine the artwork in real life?

The heart of the Village! Use all five senses.

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P EP P E R LANE F UDG E & SWEETS

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D UTCH LAND GALLE R IES

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JAM & R E LI SH K ITCHEN

Sme l l : Are there any aromas in the Bake Shop?S i gh t : Compare the shoofly and the whoopie pie. • Are they both pies?

Ta s t e : Try a sample of shoofly pie. • Which taste bud are you using? Sweet • What are the main ingredients? Brown sugar & molasses.

To u c h : If you could touch the shoofly pie and the whoopie pie, would they feel the same?S o u n d : Can you hear a mixer, pans clanging or people talking?O p t i o n a l : Decorate a gingerbread cookie for $1.00. • What does the cookie need to use the five senses? Eyes, ears, nose, mouth and hands • Make the cookie look like you.

• I SP Y: a pie that doesn’t look like a shoofly pie or an apple pie. Whoopie pie

Sme l l : Smell some of the soaps. • Which one would you like to use? • Find something made of sandalwood and cinnamon box. • Describe the smell.

S i gh t : Look around the shop for animals made from unusual products.To u c h : Compare the touch of various products. • Find an alpaca made of sheep wool and an elephant made from onyx. • Compare the difference in feel.

S o u n d : Listen to the rainstick or finger piano. • Which one has a light tone?

• I SP Y: an animal made from a Coke can.

Cookies, shoofly pies, whoopie pies, yeast breads and sticky buns.

Unique products from more than 30 underdeveloped countries, many with repurposed items.

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Sme l l : What words best describe the smell of leather?S i gh t : Look at the different items made of leather. • What color are most of these items? • Find two hats to compare color and texture.

To u c h : Ask the clerk for a special box which contains rabbit fur, sheep fur, deerskin shammy, raccoon hat (only the tail is really from a raccoon) and a belt made of cow hide (compare the two sides - the smooth side is “top grain” and the rough side is “suede”).S o u n d : Yes, the leather shop has something for sound - sleigh bells on a piece of rawhide.

• I SP Y: Klarabelle.

• I SP Y: something to keep my feet cozy and warm. Moccasins • I SP Y: a soccer ball. From what is it made? Rawhide

Sme l l : Many candles have a unique scent; whereas others are scentless. • Ask a clerk for candles to smell.

S i gh t : Notice the many styles of candles. • What colors and shapes do you see? • Find the teardrop/raindrop candle. • Do you notice the distinct crackle pattern? • Can you find a candle that could be a piece of candy or candles on a rope? • Some candles are glass containers which contain fruit or even a starfish or seahorse. Find them. • How can these be candles? • How do they burn? • In addition to candles, there is something you might find in your bathroom at home which is in this shop. What is it?

S o u n d : Does a candle make any sounds while it is burning?

• I SP Y: a candle which I could use every year on my birthday.

K LAR ABE LLE , THE C OWA wooden cow for children to try their hand at milking. Another photo opportunity.

Products made of deerskin, cow hide, mink, rabbit, raccoon and more.

Unique candles.

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BY CANDLE L I G HT

DEE RSK IN LEATHE R SH OP

THE G IFT H OUSE

Sme l l : Find the soap. • Do any of the soaps have a unique aroma?

S i gh t : Look at the various souvenirs. • Is there a gift that you could give to your mother or father?

S o u n d : Listen to the video about the Amish.

• I SP Y: an Amish doll without a face.

AG ED & C U R ED

Sme l l : Prior to tasting, smell the aroma of the sweet bologna and the farmer’s cheese. • Does one have a more distinct smell? • Taste each. How would you describe the flavor?

S i gh t : As you wander around the shop, look at the meats and cheeses. • How are they different? Color, shape, etc.

ALL F I VE SENSES: Look for the pretzels. • What is on top of the pretzel? Salt • How does that ingredient make the pretzel feel? Rough • Does the pretzel have a smell? • Sample a piece of pretzel. Does it make a sound as you are chewing it?

Meats, cheeses, sourdough pretzels and other great snacks.

A variety of souvenirs.

• I SP Y: an unusual kind of soda.

Take a photo at a seasonal “photo op” board.

• I SP Y: the photo op board.

A flower garden filled with perennials and annuals.

• I SP Y: a plant that doesn’t bloom.

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