oshc activities
Chocolate Day / Chocolate Dipped Fruit

Chocolate Dipped Fruit

Children dip fresh fruit into melted chocolate and let it set, making a simple treat to share.

How to run it

  1. Wash and prepare fruit such as strawberries and banana slices.
  2. An educator melts the chocolate and checks it is warm, not hot.
  3. Have children dip fruit using skewers or forks and place on baking paper.
  4. Chill to set, then enjoy.

You will need

  • chocolate
  • strawberries
  • bananas
  • forks or blunt skewers
  • baking paper
  • trays
Make it easier or harderYounger children dip whole strawberries; older children can drizzle patterns.
SafetyEducators melt the chocolate; check allergies, use blunt skewers and follow food hygiene.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Preparing a treat supports wellbeing and practical food skills.

Fits these theme days

Chocolate DayCooking DayFruit and Veggie DayJunior Chef Challenge

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