Hobbies And Interests
Word Games
Play games that change the ingredients of dishes or the names of food items. For example, write down a different adjective on each of 40 cards. Use funny adjectives like fluffy or squirming. Think of words that would sound odd or amusing when paired with food. Write the names of types of food on each of another 20 cards. The kids choose a card from the food deck and then two adjective cards at random. They arrange the words to make name of a food item. Using two adjectives with the food name can add more humor. For example: Fuzzy squiggly carrots. The kids read the names aloud to share the amusement.
Food Art Stories
Play a food art game with a group of kids. Kids glue uncooked noodles, cereal, rice and other hard items to a piece of paper. They then tell a story about the picture. Turn this into a competitive game by having the kids work in team of giving a time limit. For example, tell each team they have seven minutes to create their food-based characters on paper and create a story. If you want a written story, provide more time. Have some students vote on the funniest food story to pick a winner.
Weird Food Creations
Provide a variety of ingredients for kids to create new dishes. Types of ingredients that work well for this game include peanut butter, pretzels, candy pieces, fruit slices and shredded coconut. If you are working with an older group of kids, have a contest to see who can make the weirdest tasting item or other category. Have the kids put their ingredients on a plain item like toast, tortilla shells or crackers. These items don't have much flavor, and can hold several items. For example, cover a piece of toast with peanut butter, shredded coconut and orange slices.
Messy Food Games
Many foods make a mess. Use these messy foods to play outdoor games. For example, split the kids into pairs. Each pair has one ripe tomato. They have to toss the tomato back and forth without breaking it. You could also use a balloon filled with juice. Swap out various items in regular outdoor games to use food; instead of a basketball, toss a mango through a hoop. If you want to stay away from games involving throwing, try food hunts. Hide small items in bowls of gelatin, cooked spaghetti, cups of sauce and rice. Hide the bowls outside using areas like trees and shrubbery. Split the kids into teams. Each team has to bring as many bowls back as possible to the assigned base without spilling the contents. If the kids' clothes are messy after the games end, give them water and towels to clean themselves.