World Smile Day / Smiley Face Fruit Toast
Smiley Face Fruit Toast
Children make smiley faces on toast or rice cakes with spreads and fruit, building a healthy snack that makes everyone grin.
How to run it
- Toast bread or set out rice cakes, and prepare sliced fruit such as banana, strawberries, blueberries and apple.
- Have children wash hands and spread a base of cream cheese or yoghurt.
- Create a smiling face using fruit for eyes, a mouth and hair.
- Share the faces with the group before eating.
You will need
- bread or rice cakes
- cream cheese or thick yoghurt
- banana
- strawberries
- blueberries
- apple slices
- plastic knives
- plates
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use pre-cut fruit; older children can slice soft fruit with a butter knife and design expressive faces.
SafetyCheck allergies and dietary needs (dairy, gluten), use plain spreads with no nuts, and educators should handle the toaster and any sharp knives.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children make healthy food choices and practise food preparation skills that support their wellbeing.
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