Make-Your-Own Snack Mix
The idea is to have several
different
ingredients on hand. Children can mix
and match the
ingredients to make their very own snack
mix.
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Ingredients
Here are some ideas of foods that you
may want to
have the children choose from:
- mini crackers
- popcorn
- non-sugar coated cereal
- raisins *
- nuts
- sunflower seeds
- pumpkin seeds
- dried fruit *
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- animal crackers
- pretzels
- cheese-flavoured puffs
- chocolate chips
- almonds
- soy nuts
- cut up granola bars *
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Necessary:
Method:
- Have children choose their favourite
foods
- Have children put their choices into
a sealable bag
- Shake
* It is important to consider children's
teeth when planning snacks. Foods that
stick to teeth can encourage cavities.
Hard and crisp foods, cheese, sugar-free
gum and rinsing the teeth with water can
help keep teeth clean. (This is especially
important after a sweet or sticky snack.)
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