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Friendship Day / Heart Sandwiches

Heart Sandwiches

Children make sandwiches and cut them into heart shapes with cookie cutters to share.

How to run it

  1. Wash hands and set out bread and spreads.
  2. Have children make sandwiches with simple fillings.
  3. Press cookie cutters into the sandwich to cut hearts.
  4. Share and use crusts for bird feed or compost.

You will need

  • bread
  • spreads and fillings
  • heart cookie cutters
  • plates
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use spread only; older children can plan fillings.
SafetyCheck allergies, use nut-free spreads and follow food hygiene practices.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children prepare food and practise healthy eating habits.

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