Super Smells

Invigorate the senses and prompt memories

A perfect game to reinvigorate the senses. Super smells is the ideal for people with sensory or memory problems as it helps people reminisce about pervious trips/experiences.

Equipment needed

  • Paper cups
  • Blind fold (a dark scarf would be sufficient)
  • A variety of strong smelling favours
  • Pen
  • Paper

When selecting the strong smelling ingredients try to think about the certain theme or memory. For example using Vinegar and Vanilla could provoke a memory of a seaside holiday.

Instructions

  1. Place a different strong smelling ingredient in each cup.
  2. Blindfold each person then get them to record their answer.
  3. Then allow them to smell all the pots again with their eyes open.
  4. See if the answers have changed then reveal the results.

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  1. Jay says:
    January 4, 2012 at 9:39 am

    Great variety of activity ideas. Thank you.

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