Does anyone know a healthy snack that will teach preschoolers about colors?
Rainbow Popsicle: Have the kids work in a group of 7 to mix different colored juices together to make colors of the rainbow (one child mix red, another mix orange, etc). Put it in the freezer in the staff lounge. After it is frozen halfway, poke a popsicle stick in each one and by the end of the day, the kids should be able to to enjoy their healthy popsicles. Healthy Rainbow Parfaits: Use a clear plastic cup or glass and alternate layers of vanilla yogurt with layers of different fruit/cereals. Use pineapple, peaches, strawberries, kiwi, mandarin oranges, blueberries, raspberries, etc.. The fruit can be fresh, canned or frozen. Rainbow Toast: Pour several small cups of milk and add a variety of food coloring – one color per cup. Use a new, clean paintbrush to paint on white bread. Don’t let the bread get too soggy. A heavier potato bread or Italian bread slices work best. Lightly toast the child’s picture, admire it and then eat it.
