At Playful Chef, we believe healthy eating should be bright, hands-on, and fun! Fruits and veggies are nature’s paint palette — full of color, crunch, and nutrients that help kids grow strong and stay energized. With a little creativity (and the right kid-safe tools), every snack can become a learning adventure.
These activities turn healthy eating into a playful art project — perfect for ages 3–12. Get ready to slice, arrange, and munch your way through the rainbow!
Rainbow Snack Trays : Ages 6-8
What You’ll Need:
Ingredients:
- Assorted colorful fruits and veggies (strawberries, carrots, peppers, cucumber, blueberries, grapes)
- Small tray or plate
- Playful Chef Safety Knife Set or an adult helper
- Small bowls for sorting colors
How To:
- Help your little chef wash and gently dry the produce.
- Demonstrate safe slicing using the Playful Chef Safety Knife — firm but gentle pressure works best!
- Sort the pieces by color into little bowls.
- Arrange them in rainbow order across a tray or plate — red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple!
Creative Vocabulary:
- Rainbow – A colorful arc formed after rain (or on your snack plate!).
- Variety – Eating many different colors and types of foods.
- Balance – A mix of flavors, textures, and nutrients.
