Convincing young children to try new, nutritious foods is a snap with these fun hands-on snack activities. Cooking lessons geared to young children include an emphasis on each of the five food groups. From Smashed Potato Faces to Moo Juice Smoothies, children will delight in yummy learning!
Banana PopsChildren will listen to a story about fresh fruits and then prepare banana pops, a snack they can eat fresh or as a frozen pop later.
View or DownloadLittle Red Hen BreadAfter listening to the story of The Little Red Hen, children will participate in a simple whole wheat baking activity.
View or DownloadMoo Juice SmoothieAfter listening to the story, From Grass to Milk, children will help make smoothies.
View or DownloadSmashed Potato FacesChildren experience a variety of vegetables when preparing this creative snack.
View or DownloadWrap It Up!Children will learn about food groups while they make a fun salad wrap.
View or DownloadYummy HummusChildren will learn about the Meat and Beans food group while making Yummy Hummus.
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