What mysteries await under the sea?

Materials:

• Cooked rice in small bowls

• Cut vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, corn, peas)

• Edible toppings ( cheese, small fruits)

• Child-safe utensils (spoons, tongs, butter knives)

• Plates for arranging ingredients

Instructions:

• Introduce the Activity:
  - Show a sample decorated rice bowl. Ask: “What shapes and colors do you see?”

• Plan Your Design:
  -  Children think about how they want to decorate their rice bowl. They can draw a quick plan on paper or just visualize it.

• Decorate the Bowl:
  - Children place ingredients on top of the rice, creating faces, patterns, or favorite shapes. Encourage them to use colors, sizes, and shapes creatively.

• Share & Describe:
  -  Children show their rice bowls to a partner or the class and describe their design.

Powerful InterACTions - PK3:

• What color is this?

• What are you putting on your rice?

• Is it big or small?

• Can you make a face or a pattern?

• How can you sort the vegetables?

Powerful InterACTions - PK4:

• How will you decorate your rice bowl?

• Which ingredient goes on top or next to something else?

• Can you make a color pattern?

• How many pieces of each ingredient do you have?

• What will you name your rice bowl?

• How can you sort the vegetables?