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Taco Fiesta Day / Taco Bar

Taco Bar

Children help chop soft toppings and set up a taco bar, then build their own taco for a shared lunch.

How to run it

  1. Wash hands and set up a chopping station.
  2. Children cut soft foods like tomato, cucumber and avocado with child-safe knives.
  3. Arrange toppings in bowls with tortillas and fillings.
  4. Build tacos and eat together.

You will need

  • soft tortillas
  • fillings
  • salad vegetables
  • child-safe knives
  • chopping boards
  • bowls
Make it easier or harderYounger children tear lettuce and spoon toppings, while older children chop with supervision.
SafetyUse child-safe knives with close supervision, check allergies, and educators handle hot food.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Children develop food preparation skills and healthy eating habits.

Fits these theme days

Taco Fiesta DayCooking DayJunior Chef ChallengeCafé DayLife Skills Day

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