Created Kitchen Class: Snack Time - The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Name of the Webinar:

Created Kitchen Class: Snack Time – The Very Hungry Caterpillar>

Description of the Webinar:

This webinar aims to introduce children and their caregivers to the key components of a delicious and well-balanced snack. The nutrition education element of this session will continue educating on the different food groups, as well as the importance and role of vitamins and minerals. The Created Kitchen activity which follows will be for participants and caregivers to work together to make the very hungry caterpillar. The caterpillar is made up of brown toast, sliced cheese and/or turkey ham, or vegan alternative, cucumber and tomato. Children will be encouraged to put them together as autonomously as possible, with support from their caregivers.

Materials needed:

● 4 slices whole wheat toast

● 2 small cucumber

● 1 tomato

● sliced cheese, turkey ham or other preferred alternative for sandwiches

● Tooth picks

● Round cookie cutter

Caregiver preparation: Caregivers will be asked to slice the cucumbers.