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Yoghurt Cones and Lettuce Tacos

Children fill ice-cream cones with yoghurt and lettuce cups with taco fillings for a fun, healthy twist.

How to run it

  1. Prepare taco fillings and wash lettuce cups.
  2. Set out yoghurt and cones.
  3. Children fill cones and lettuce cups.
  4. Eat together and compare.

You will need

  • ice-cream cones
  • yoghurt
  • lettuce
  • taco fillings
Make it easier or harderYounger children choose fillings; older children prepare them.
SafetyCheck allergies and dietary needs, wash hands and supervise all food preparation.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Trying new healthy food combinations builds wellbeing.

Fits these theme days

Cooking DayTaco Fiesta DayIce Cream DayHealthy Heart DayOpposites Day

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