Aquatic Adventure / Sea Creature Biscuit Decorating
Sea Creature Biscuit Decorating
Children ice plain biscuits to look like fish, turtles and other sea creatures, practising fine motor skills and creative design.
How to run it
- Wash hands and set out plain biscuits on plates.
- Put coloured icing into small bowls or piping bags.
- Show a few simple designs such as fish scales and turtle shells.
- Children ice and decorate their biscuits.
- Admire the designs before eating or packing to take home.
You will need
- plain biscuits
- icing in several colours
- piping bags or spoons
- sprinkles
- plates
Make it easier or harderYounger children can spread and sprinkle; older children can pipe detailed patterns.
SafetyCheck for gluten, dairy and egg allergies, provide alternatives and follow food hygiene.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Children practise food hygiene and fine motor control while expressing creative ideas.
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