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Rainbow Day / Rainbow Fruit Skewers

Rainbow Fruit Skewers

Children thread fruit onto skewers in rainbow order. A healthy and colourful snack.

How to run it

  1. Wash hands and set out cut fruit by colour.
  2. Children thread fruit in rainbow order.
  3. Share and talk about different fruits.
  4. Discuss healthy eating.

You will need

  • fruit
  • blunt-ended skewers or paddle pop sticks
Make it easier or harderUse paddle pop sticks for younger children; older children can cut soft fruit with butter knives.
SafetySnip sharp skewer tips, cut grapes lengthways for younger children and check allergies.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children make healthy food choices.

Fits these theme days

Rainbow DayFruit and Veggie DayCooking DayHealthy Heart Day

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