Fruit Kabob

 

Animal Crackers

 

Preschoolers develop cognitive, motor and social skills through creative cooking experiences!

 

NUTRITION!

Vitamin C (fruit) increases resistance to infection and maintains a sound condition of teeth and gums. 

Potassium (fruit) regulates blood pressure, normal muscle contractions and promotes regular heart beat.  It also maintains water balance in tissues and cells. 

 

SUPPLIES!

Pineapple chunks

Sliced peaches

Sliced pears

Bananas slices

Seedless grapes

Hulled strawberries

Confectioners’ sugar

 

MATERIALS!

6   paper bowls

1   craft stick (4 ˝ x 3/8 x 1/12-inches)

1   shaker for confectioners’ sugar

 

RECIPE – 1 SERVING!

4   slices canned or fresh fruit

2   sprinkles confectioners’ sugar

 

DIRECTIONS!

1.  Choose 4 different fruits. 

2.  Gently push each fruit onto stick. 

3.  Lightly sprinkle fruit 2 times with confectioners’ sugar.

4.  Eat and enjoy!

 

 

CAROLYN’S COOKING RULES!

Wash hands with soap and water before cooking.

Wear an apron or smock to protect clothes. 

Listen carefully to directions.

Use good table manners.

Assist with clean up. 

 

CHECK FOR KNOWLEDGE!

Name the 4 different fruits you chose for your Fruit Kabob.

Tell me what other toppings could be sprinkled on your Fruit Kabob. 

 

EXTENSIONS!

Provide fruit for melon kabob or berry kabob.

Provide granulated sugar, brown sugar or granola.

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.     Family and Consumer Science

Child Development and Parenting teacher – 34 years

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