Tasty Tuesday
Today we’re digging into healthy habits and the joy of tasting new foods! Tasty Tuesday is a great time to explore where food comes from, try new flavors, and even get little hands involved in prepping snacks. Pair the fun with a food-themed book like The Very Hungry Caterpillar or If You Give a Mouse a Cookie—then bring the story to life with a tasty activity!
Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numerof
A fun, cause-and-effect story about a mouse who keeps asking for more!
Activity: Make-Your-Own Mini Cookies
- Use whole wheat crackers or graham crackers as a base.
- Spread with yogurt or peanut butter.
- Top with small pieces of fruit like banana slices or raisins.
Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
A classic story about a caterpillar who eats different foods each day before transforming into a butterfly.
Activity: Caterpillar Snack
- Use green grapes or sliced cucumbers to form a caterpillar body.
- Add a small strawberry or cherry tomato for the head.
- Use raisins or chocolate chips for eyes.
- Encourage children to count the pieces as they eat!
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