Beach Day / Fruit Kebabs and Ice Blocks
Fruit Kebabs and Ice Blocks
Children thread fruit onto kebab sticks and pour juice into moulds for homemade ice blocks, creating cool healthy treats.
How to run it
- Wash hands and set out chopped fruit.
- Children thread fruit onto blunt kebab sticks.
- Pour juice and fruit pieces into ice block moulds.
- Freeze ice blocks for several hours.
- Enjoy kebabs now and ice blocks later.
You will need
- assorted fruit
- blunt kebab sticks or paddle pop sticks
- juice
- ice block moulds
Make it easier or harderYounger children can thread large pieces; older children can make colour patterns.
SafetyAn educator cuts the fruit; use blunt sticks and check allergies.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children make healthy food choices and practise food preparation.
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