Hobbies And Interests
Funny Bunny
The object of funny bunny is to repeat a tongue twister with a mouthful of food. Players take turns adding food to their mouths and saying the phrase. The player who can audibly pronounce the phrase with the most food in their mouth wins. You can play funny bunny with marshmallows, banana chunks or string beans. Remember, however, that any food that is small enough to fit in your mouth may prove to be a choking hazard. Never play funny bunny while running or engaging in other physical activities.
Blast Off!
Blast Off! is a free online game made available by the United States Department of Agriculture. This is a single-player game, although cooperative play may be necessary for young children. Players are instructed to drag-and-drop food choices into a rocket ship. The game ends when players stock enough fuel to blast off. However, to beat the game and earn extra points, players must meet certain criteria. The game teaches kids to select more healthful foods, such as lean meats and vegetables.
Balanced Diet
Using carrot sticks, pretzel rods and other rod-shaped snack foods, kids compete to build the tallest tower. This game should be played on a clean surface with washed food stuffs. After building their food tower, kids should divide and consume building materials with their team members or classmates. To allow more daring structures, permit students to use marshmallows, gum drops or cheese cubes to create flexible joints.
Chef's Special
Teach kids about the culinary arts and teamwork by hosting your own version of "Iron Chef" in your classroom or kitchen. Provide children with four or five ingredients and instruct them to make an original and appetizing snack. For example, offer them shredded carrots, crackers, cheese, yogurt, and sliced olives. Have other children or adults judge the competition. Take pictures of each dish and have the kids write down directions for re-creating their masterpiece. You never know--their chef's special may become a favorite treat.