A Fun in the Kitchen Activity for Your Child
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Pre-K and school-age children are full of energy, which can make hands-on lessons in the kitchen the perfect way to engage and entertain them.
Getting children to explore new vegetables is not always easy. Can you remember when you were a child and your parents said, you may leave the table after you finish eating all of your vegetables. Those brussels sprouts were not your favorite so now try to put yourself in your child’s shoes.
Do we as the parent ever consider the reason why they are making such a fuss at mealtime? We have to take into consideration that their taste buds are essentially magnified, and some flavors are really strong to them. Some children prefer to avoid crunchy, soft, or mixed-textured foods. Remember some vegetables are bitter and children need to have an acquired taste. Learning to like bitter vegetables requires time and multiple experiences.
Getting your children involved in the kitchen is a good learning experience. You can add a new vegetable to either snack time or dinner. Try this fun creative healthy activity that the whole family can do together. It may even be a way to get your kid interested in new vegetables.
Vegetable Train
Material Needed
- Bowls
- Knife (A parent will need to assist)
- Cutting board
- Tooth Picks
Ingredients:
- 6 Peppers, Red, Green, Orange and Yellow
- 4 Cucumbers
- 2 Stalks of Celery
- 2 Carrots
Directions:
Wash all Vegetables
Prep Vegetables (Parents Assistance)
- Cut peppers in half and remove the seeds (body part for the train)
- Cut cucumbers in circles (use for wheels)
- Cut the cucumber and stalk of celery into short or medium length
- Cut the peppers and carrots into short or medium length
- Use toothpicks to join the peppers and cucumbers together
- Insert the pepper, celery, carrots, and cucumbers inside each pepper
Eat and ENJOY!
For more information on healthy recipes and activities you can do with your child please contact Sheila_gregory@ncsu.edu or by phone at 252-232-2261