Games Carnival Day / Five Rings Biscuits
Five Rings Biscuits
Children ice plain round biscuits in five ring colours and arrange them into the famous five-ring pattern. A sweet, simple treat for a games carnival.
How to run it
- Wash hands and set out biscuits and coloured icing.
- Pipe or spread a ring of icing on each biscuit.
- Arrange biscuits in the overlapping ring pattern on a tray.
- Talk about what the rings stand for before eating.
You will need
- plain round biscuits
- blue, yellow, black, green and red icing
- piping bags or spoons
- trays
Make it easier or harderUse squeeze tubes for younger children; older children can pipe the full ring outline.
SafetyCheck allergies including gluten, and offer an allergy-friendly biscuit option.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2Children learn about a world event and share food with others, connecting with their world.
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