Mai Lesson

Super Snack Challenge

Life Skills · 30 min · Ages 6-8 · Early elementary · Your child and Mai

This lesson challenges young learners to design and create their own healthy and delicious snack. It encourages creativity, planning, and basic kitchen skills while fostering independence and healthy eating habits.

What your child gets out of it

• Plan and select ingredients for a simple snack.
• Practice basic food preparation skills safely.
• Reflect on choices and the outcome of a creative project.

What you need

• Nut Butter
• Small Bowl (or Small Plate, Cup)
• Spoon (or Butter Knife, Small Spatula)
• Yogurt
• Dull Knife — For child's use, if cutting fruit during activity.
• Apple — Parent may need to pre-cut into slices for the activity. (or Pear, Peach)
• Banana — Parent may need to pre-cut into slices or chunks for the activity. (or Kiwi, Mango)
• Berries — Parent may need to wash and separate for the activity. (or Grapes, Cherry Tomatoes)
• Sharp Knife — For parent to pre-cut fruit before the activity starts.

How it runs

1. Introduction · 5 min
2. Explore & Plan · 8 min
3. Discussion · 6 min
4. Activity · 9 min
5. Summary · 2 min