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:
- Wash your hands and blueberries then cut a slice of watermelon about one inch thick.
- Press the cookie cutter into the watermelon and remove the excess.
- Spread a thin layer of yogurt on the top of the watermelon star.
- 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