English Muffin Jack-O-Lanterns
[20 Minutes]
Enjoy a healthy holiday treat. These jack-o-lanterns make an easy lunch or light supper that's fun to eat.
You'll need:
English muffins or round crackers
cheese spread or peanut butter
plastic spoons
Cheerios
raisins
celery pieces
olives
What to do:
- Help your child make her own jack-o-lantern with English muffins or round crackers as the base.
- Encourage her to spread cheese spread or peanut butter. Use plastic spoons as spreaders.
- Invite your child to make faces by sticking on small snack foods, such as Cheerios, raisins, celery pieces, and olives.
Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.
- Have you ever seen a jack-o-lantern made from a pumpkin?
- What kind of face will you make on your jack-o-lantern? Happy? Sad? Scary?
Useful information:
While you are having fun together, this activity helps your child develop small muscle skills and eye/hand coordination.
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