After school, children are often hungry and need a nutritious snack to bridge the gap between lunch and their evening meal. Snack time enables out-of-school clubs to encourage children to try different foods, practice cooking and learn about healthy eating, as well as enjoying the social experience of sharing a meal with friends.
Here are some food-related activities to tickle your taste buds.
Herbs and spices
Children are fascinated by growing, smelling and tasting herbs. Yogurt pots are ideal for cultivating herbs, such as basil and mint. Encourage the children to smell the herbs and then try to identify them from a single leaf.
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