Nature-Themed Snacks

Earth Day is right around the corner, and that means it’s the perfect time to teach your child about God’s calling for all of us to be good stewards of the Earth. Help your little one develop an early love of nature with these fun, nature-themed snacks!Banana DolphinsYour child will love eating a snack that reminds her of Florida’s marine life! Easy to make and uncanny in its similarity to real dolphins, you can pair an open banana, goldfish, and some blueberries with a family trip to the beach. Share with your child how God made dolphins playful and intelligent; they even name themselves and the others in their pod!Kiwi and Grape TurtlesSince 129 of the 300 turtle species on Earth today are vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered, this snack is a great opportunity to teach your little one why they should love turtles. All it takes is one kiwi and six grapes to build the cutest little turtle you’ve ever seen.Brown Bear ToastSimple and nutritious, you can teach your child about wildlife preservation and national parks while they munch on this delicious snack of whole wheat toast with bananas and raisins. For an added boost of protein, include a little bit of peanut or almond butter. Look through pictures of national parks with your children while you eat together; ask them which park they want to go see! Remind them that the Earth is a special gift from God, and national parks are one way to preserve His gift.Citrus ButterflyOne of the coolest things about monarch butterflies is their 2,500 mile migration pattern; it takes three generations to make the full journey, which means that no butterfly has traveled the entire route before, but they still know where they’re going. How cool! Introduce your child to the magic of this beautiful insect with this fun, colorful snack.The original recipe calls for grapes, a carrot, and two orange slices. However, encourage your child to be creative by getting different colored grapes and different sizes and types of oranges! That way they can create a whole family of beautiful butterflies.As you’re making all of these snacks, talk to your child about their favorite animals and places they want to travel one day! Explain that the Earth is not ours, but God’s, and He was willing to share it with us, so we must learn to treat it with kindness and respect. With these cute snacks, you are sure to inspire your child’s love and curiosity for nature!Private schools in Osceola County proclaim the Gospel message within an academic environment of excellence that challenges students to be creative and critical thinkers. To learn more about Osceola County private schools, contact us at 407-246-4800.