We have been exploring caterpillars and butterflies and to add a little fun to our snack time, I set out butterflies in a baggie for the children to make their own butterfly snack…
Inside each baggie the children found…
Apple slices
Pretzels
Vanilla Wafers
I didn’t originally add the vanilla wafers to the baggies but the children said the butterfly needed a body and decided that a vanilla wafer would do!
Each child arranged their butterfly parts on a paper plate to create a butterfly…
There were more pieces in the baggies then the children actually needed to make a butterfly but since this was our snacktime, the children used what they wanted to make a butterfly and then they ate everything all up!
A simple way to make snack time fun…
Available on Amazon
Links to Grow On
Drinking Nectar from a Cup from The Thoughtful Spot Day Care
Butterfly Life Cycle Bracelets from The Seeds Network
Butterfly Sensory Tub from No Time for Flashcards
Felt Butterflies from All Join In
I like the baggie idea.
One of the problems I have when we make a special snack, with a drop in program, is never knowing how many will be attending. Then making sure there is enough snack. By having the special snack in a baggie I could estimate how many will be there. I always have other munchies available if they are still hungry.
It is definitely a simple way to prepare early and flexible enough to provide snack for a few or lots of kids!
I too like the baggie idea … question, did you soak the apple slices in lemon juice before putting them into the baggies (so they wouldn’t turn brown)? If you didn’t – what other method did you use to keep the apples from turning?
Thanks also for including our butterfly bracelets in your “links to grow on”! 🙂
Laura – I didn’t soak them because I didn’t add them to the baggies until right before I handed them out to the children:)
Love how simple this is and how kids can make it themselves easily. Great addition to any butterfly study. Just pinned this to my kids food board. Vicky from http://www.messforless.net
Thank you for the Pin Vicky!
Another great idea, Deborah. I love your blog! Renee
Thank you Renee:)
Aw, this is very cute! We are in the middle of growing butterflies. This would make a perfect addition to the activity. My daughter is sure to love this, and it is healthy too. Win/win 🙂