Today I thought I’d share a quick snack idea that we’ve been enjoying lately around Twodaloo central. I love snacks that double as activities…I guess you could call them “snacktivities,” hah! ANYway, this is one that we even took to share with our co-op friends during outdoor adventure week at school, and it was a hit with the 2s and 3s class. Plus, you get to sneak in some fine motor practice to boot…pretty great, huh?
Toddler Snack Idea: Fine Motor Fishing
To make this fishing snack, you only need three ingredients:
- Thin carrot sticks (or pretzel sticks)
- Hummus (or peanut butter- it just needs to be sticky)
- Goldfish crackers or something similar
Set up is pretty darn easy. Place your items on a plate. There ya go 😉
For the “snacktivity” part, tell your kiddo(s) that it’s time to go fishing! Show them how to use their little pincer grasps to grab a “fishing pole,” dip it in their hummus, and then touch it on a goldfish to “catch” it.
And now, there’s nothing left but to take a nice crunchy bite! CHOMP.
All smiles and goldfish. What more can you ask for in a snacktivity?
Developmental Skills
In addition to fine motor practice, there is a ton of language production that accompanies this snack each time we eat it- the twins love to make up stories about going fishing and name all the “fish families” before they eat them. A little morbid, yes, but I do love all the imaginary play! This would also be a great activity if you were working on sequencing goals with a child- have the child tell all the steps to “catch” their fish.
What a great idea!!! My son will not dip anything!! I am going to try this! The fishing concept may help!!!
This looks so fun! I can’t wait to try it with the kiddos.
Love this idea - totally going to use it at our next playdate. All the kids want to do is snack anyway!