👕 Do It Myself⏱ Discovery Play · 15 minAges 3–4, 4–6, 6–8
You need
- soft fruit, like a banana (1 or 2 kinds)
- paper plates
Steps
- 1. Wash hands together.
- 2. The grown-up slices the fruit. Your child watches from a safe spot.
- 3. Your child arranges the slices into a face on the plate.
- 4. Look at the face. Then eat it together!
⚠ Safety · Grown-up hands on
The grown-up does all cutting. Cut round foods like grapes into quarters. Check for allergies first. Your child sits down to eat.
Stop if:
- Your child runs or talks with food in their mouth
- Any sign of an allergy
Easier
Two eyes and a mouth only.
Harder
Make a whole animal, not only a face.
Only 5 minutes?
One face, three pieces.
Why it matters: Helping make food builds independence, and children are more likely to taste what they made.
Clean-up: Wipe the table together. Plate in the bin or the sink.
This activity is a draft. It will be reviewed by a child-development professional before launch. Use your own judgement about what is safe for your child.