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Yogurt Color Swirls
Make colorful edible swirls on a snack plate with yogurt and food coloring.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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Plain pasteurized yogurt, food coloring, a clean plate and spoons
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: Wash hands and place small spoonfuls of yogurt on a clean plate. Add a tiny drop of food coloring to each spoonful.
Adult's role: Check ingredients for allergies, portion the yogurt and supervise the activity.
Let's make it happen
- Stir each drop into its own spoonful of yogurt.
- Use a clean fingertip or spoon to draw loops through the colors.
- Notice where the colors meet, then enjoy the snack straight away if you like.
Make it simpler: Offer one color and draw a single line through the yogurt together.
Clean up: Discard leftovers and wash the plate, spoons and hands.
Use food-safe ingredients and clean food-only utensils. Keep the child seated while eating and discard any leftovers.