Category: Clever cookies & snacks
These cute Jack O’ Lantern Cookies are SO easy to make it’s scary!
Use ready made ingredients to assemble this Halloween cookie craft. There are several skills that your child will practice to make these adorable cookies, whether it’s a single treat or a platter of pumpkins to bring to your next party.
This is probably the only time I don’t mind hearing “Boos” from my kids at the kitchen table! Your kids will surely think these Ghost Quesadillas are a spooktacular snack.
These eerie and delicious Witches Fingers Breadsticks are perfect for Halloween parties or just a wickedly good snack.
But that’s not all – rolling and pinching the pizza dough is a fantastic way to support children’s fine motor coordination.
Go ahead, chew on this pencil eraser! As a matter of fact, feel free to eat the entire pencil…. cookie pencil that is! This graham cracker pencil cookie is sure to inspire your young writer. “Pick up your pencil” will have a whole new meaning after you’ve tried these cute and crunchy pencil cookies.
This adorable Teddy Bear Beach Cookie complete with a sandy beach is sure to make a splash at your next pool party! Kids can make a teddy bear sunbathing on a tiny towel or floating in a sweet, swim ring. Beach life has never tasted so good!
On those hot summer days, nothing beats the heat like an icy cold, refreshing glass of lemonade. Here’s my favorite recipe for fresh squeezed lemonade! When you make it from scratch it’s way better than the powdered stuff and also a fun, simple activity for kids in the kitchen. Making lemonade is not only good for practicing fine motor skills, it’s also a wonderful sensory experience. Making and sharing a glass encourages positive interactions and social skills! This recipe is based upon 2 servings. You can easily modify it to make more.
Tired of making ho-hum sandwiches for lunch? Add this Ice Cream sandwich idea into your weekly lunch rotation for a cool surprise.
This 4th of July Flag Cookie is a sweet way to celebrate Independence Day! Learn how to make these miniature Flag Cookies by watching the video tutorial. Hope you have a blast celebrating the 4th! ?
How’s your luck with getting your kids to eat vegetables?
Our feeding therapists love this colorful Rainbow Snack because it gets kids interacting with veggies in a novel way. You can make these veggie topped crackers at home too. Talk about the colors, the textures and most importantly, have fun making these bite sized rainbows and lucky horseshoes! This snack will add a pop of color to your St. Patrick’s Day nibbles Who knew eating vegetables could be so fun?!
These miniature Menorah Cookies are a sure way to brighten your next Hanukkah celebration. These edible Dreidels are a tasty spin-off from the traditional Hanukkah game and a fun way to improve fine motor skills.
If you’re looking for more savory than sweet, use your pincher fingers and fine motor skills to make a cheese and pretzel menorah. Add a side of apple slices and oranges, and you’ll have a balanced snack to keep you fueled through the festivities!
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These cute Jack O’ Lantern Cookies are SO easy to make it’s scary! Use ready made ingredients to assemble this...
This is probably the only time I don’t mind hearing “Boos” from my kids at the kitchen table! ...
These eerie and delicious Witches Fingers Breadsticks are perfect for Halloween parties or just a wickedly good snack. But...
Go ahead, chew on this pencil eraser! As a matter of fact, feel free to eat the entire...
This adorable Teddy Bear Beach Cookie complete with a sandy beach is sure to make a splash at your...
On those hot summer days, nothing beats the heat like an icy cold, refreshing glass of lemonade. Here’s...
Tired of making ho-hum sandwiches for lunch? Add this Ice Cream sandwich idea into your weekly lunch rotation for...
This 4th of July Flag Cookie is a sweet way to celebrate Independence Day! Learn how to make...
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