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Edible fruit paint – taste and play

Edible fruit paint – taste and play

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This sensory-loaded activity will add a little fun during snack time.

Skills and benefits:

  • Creativity
  • Self confidence building
  • Sensory exploration
  • Colour recognition

What you'll need:

  • Vanilla or natural yoghurt
  • Spoons, white bowls and white plates
  • Food colouring
  • Fruits of your choice - strawberries, lemon, lime, blueberries and oranges work well
  • Chopping board and knife

What to do:

  1. Arrange a table with the ingredients, making sure you have 1 bowl and 1 plate for each type of fruit.
  2. Add 1-2 spoonful's of yoghurt to each bowl.
  3. Add a few drops of food colouring to each yogurt bowl, matching to your chosen fruit.
  4. Help your child cut up the selected fruits and arrange on the plates, matching the colours.
  5. Enjoy some finger painting on the plates during snack time!
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