❁ Read aloud from a book that a child chooses, to friends, family or even in the classroom.
❁ Move from place to place with a scavenger hunt related to a theme.
❁ Sing and dance to some favorite music. Have a mini talent show.
❁ Shape it! Cut fruit, veggies and sandwiches into fun shapes. Try using a cookie cutter or melon baller. Use leftover pieces in smoothies, soups, or pasta sauces.
❁ Dip it! Dip fruit in low-fat yogurt, pudding or Food Hero Pumpkin Fruit Dip; try veggies with Food Hero Ranch Dressing.
Winter Squash is an excellent source of vitamin A and also provides many minerals.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:
❁ rinse grapes under cool running water.
❁ cut grapes in half or smaller to reduce the chance of choking.
