Make a refreshing watermelon snack this 4th of July using a star cookie cutter and red, white and blue foods. 

What You Need: 

• Watermelon 
• Yogurt 
• Blueberries 
• Knife & cutting board 
• Star cookie cutter 
• Spoon or spatula 

What You Do: 

1. Wash your hands and blueberries then cut a slice of watermelon about one inch thick. 
2. Press the cookie cutter into the watermelon and remove the excess. 
3. Spread a thin layer of yogurt on the top of the watermelon star. 
4. Add the blueberries (or any other topping you’d like) and enjoy! 

Words to Use: 

• MyPlate: Nutrition guidelines for healthy eating. 
• Shape: The form that something has, for example, round, square, triangular. 

What to Talk About: 

• Make shapes with your blueberries. Talk about each shape’s attributes. 
• How many blueberries do you think will fit on your watermelon piece? Estimate. 

Change It Up: 

• Use any melon as the base and any fruit for toppings. 
• Don’t have a cookie cutter? Just cut the melon into slices. 
• Mix it up for a party – add sprinkles for a sweet treat. 

Learning Connections:  

• Creativity 
• Curiosity 
• Imagination 
• Fine Motor Development 
• Using Tools 

Curriculum Connections:
NC Standard Course of Study 

• Math NC.K.G.1, NC.K.G.2, NC.1.G.1, NC.2.G.1, NC.3.G.1