How Can You Make A Smoothie?

Materials:

• Cut fruits (banana, Dragon fruit)

• Small cups or bowls

• Plastic spoons or child-safe blender (teacher-operated)

• Water

• Paper and markers for planning

Instructions:

• Plan Your Smoothie:

• Children choose fruits and draw their smoothie plan on paper, deciding the order of ingredients.

• Build the Smoothie:

• Using spoons, children place their chosen fruits and yogurt into a cup.

• Observe & Mix:

• Teacher blends the ingredients (or children mash with spoons) to create the smoothie.

• Taste & Describe:

• Children describe the color, texture, and taste of their smoothie.

Powerful InterACTions - PK3:

• What fruit are you adding first?

• What color is your smoothie now?

• Is the fruit big or small?

• How many fruits did you put in your smoothie?

Powerful InterACTions - PK4:

• How many pieces of each fruit did you use?

• Can you put the banana on top of the strawberry?

• What happens when we mix the fruits together?

• What name will you give your smoothie?

• How many fruits did you put in your smoothie?