Everything's Duckie / Lemonade Stand
Lemonade Stand
Children squeeze lemons, mix lemonade and run a pretend stand with signs and play money.
How to run it
- Wash hands and cut lemons, with educators handling knives.
- Have children squeeze the lemons and mix with water and a little sugar.
- Make signs and price tags for the stand.
- Take turns serving customers and using play money.
You will need
- lemons
- sugar
- water
- jugs
- juicer
- cups
- play money
- paper and markers
Make it easier or harderUse whole-dollar prices for younger children; older children can calculate costs and change.
SafetyAdults cut lemons; follow food hygiene and keep the stand shaded.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children practise food preparation, counting money and serving others.
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