Scent Jars – Real Scents, Real Stories
This kit was created for the Chicago Field Museum’s N.W. Harris Learning Collection, these Scent Jars offer a hands-on way for kids to explore culture, curiosity, and connection through the power of smell. Each jar contains real, dried ingredients used in kitchens around the world—encouraging children to notice, wonder, and talk about the foods and traditions of different cultures.
Perfect for sensory exploration, cultural learning, and play-based conversations about identity, these jars are designed to support respectful, joyful engagement through the often-overlooked sense of smell.
This kit was created for the Chicago Field Museum’s N.W. Harris Learning Collection, these Scent Jars offer a hands-on way for kids to explore culture, curiosity, and connection through the power of smell. Each jar contains real, dried ingredients used in kitchens around the world—encouraging children to notice, wonder, and talk about the foods and traditions of different cultures.
Perfect for sensory exploration, cultural learning, and play-based conversations about identity, these jars are designed to support respectful, joyful engagement through the often-overlooked sense of smell.
This kit was created for the Chicago Field Museum’s N.W. Harris Learning Collection, these Scent Jars offer a hands-on way for kids to explore culture, curiosity, and connection through the power of smell. Each jar contains real, dried ingredients used in kitchens around the world—encouraging children to notice, wonder, and talk about the foods and traditions of different cultures.
Perfect for sensory exploration, cultural learning, and play-based conversations about identity, these jars are designed to support respectful, joyful engagement through the often-overlooked sense of smell.
✨ Inside your mix, you’ll find:
Each set includes 4 scent jars with real dried materials:
Dried Ginger Root – Warm, spicy, and earthy
Jasmine Flowers & Green Tea Bag – Floral, herbal, and calming
Szechuan Peppercorns – Tingly, citrusy, and complex
Star Anise – Sweet, licorice-like spice used in many global dishes
Packaged in clear, twist-top shaker jars with sensory labels for safe viewing and smelling
Why You’ll Love It:
Real-world ingredients spark authentic curiosity
Helps children connect scent to culture and memory
Calming, screen-free sensory tool
Easy conversation starter around identity, family traditions, and inclusion
Perfect For:
Educators, therapists, and homeschoolers
Pairing with dramatic play, world culture units, or food-themed sensory kits
Teaching through sensory experiences and emotional connection
Important Information
• Not edible. Do not open jars or consume contents.
Not for Children Under 3 – Contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard. Recommended for ages 3 and up, with adult supervision.
• Handcrafted Sensory Materials – Made from pasta, chickpeas, barley, and tapioca pearls (not intended for consumption).
•Eco-Friendly & Thoughtfully Designed – This kit comes in sustainable packaging and is carefully curated for safe, creative play.
