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Bug Day / Ants on a Log Snack

Ants on a Log Snack

Children make a classic bug-themed snack by filling celery sticks with spread and adding sultana ants.

How to run it

  1. Wash hands and set out celery sticks.
  2. Children fill celery with a nut-free spread such as cream cheese.
  3. Top with sultanas as ants.
  4. Arrange on plates.
  5. Eat together and talk about real ants.

You will need

  • celery sticks
  • nut-free spread or cream cheese
  • sultanas
  • plates
  • butter knives
Make it easier or harderPre-cut celery for younger children; older children can invent other bug snacks.
SafetyUse a nut-free spread, check dairy allergies and an educator cuts the celery.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children prepare a healthy snack and practise food hygiene.

Fits these theme days

Bug DayCooking DayFruit and Veggie DayHealthy Heart DayTeddy Bears' Picnic

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