Green Sandwich
Making a zucchini sandwich
Month 6 · Activity 17 · Cooking
Instructions
- Introduce a child to a whole green zucchini
- Wash and carefully peel the zucchini (some people like to eat the peel too)
- Slice the zucchini into thin slices
- Mix softened cream cheese with green food coloring
- Spread a slice of zucchini with the green cream cheese and add another slice for top
- Serve as a snack or with a meal
* Knife use is for ADULTS only!
Here is a video that shows how to grow your own zucchini or courgettes
Simplify
Encourage the child to find a zucchini or courgette at the store. Ask them where in the store would it be found. At home, let the child feel the zucchini skin and do the washing of the vegetable. When they taste the zucchini let them describe in their own words (crunchy, sweet, moist, etc.)
Extend
Explain that zucchini is a vegetable and ask what that means to the child. Review the 5 major food groups and ask child to name a food that fits into each group.
Vegetables
Protein
Fruits
Grains
Dairy
QUESTIONS FOR CHILD
How many green foods can you name? Do you have a favorite green food?
Who decides the food choices available for your family in the refrigerator and the cupboards?
Would you rather go out to eat or eat at home and why?
Materials
- green zucchini
- vegetable peeler
- knife (for adult use)
- cream cheese
- green food coloring
Language Skills
Math & Science Skills
Motor Skills