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Marshmallow Magic Mix

This snack mix relies on a lightly sweetened popcorn to give it just the right flavor.   We prefer "Mallow Magic" popcorn from Jolly time.   But the "Caramel" flavor variety from Act II is also yummy.   Or just use your favorite kettle corn.   To make this mix you'll need:

• popped "Mallow Magic" popcorn, cooled
   

• raisins
   

• dried sweetened cranberries
   

• small twist pretzels (hard type)
   

• goldfish crackers, multicolored

For a good sized group we usually make 3 bags of popcorn, plus 1 bag of goldfish, 2 cups of pretzels, plus 1/2 cup each of raisins and dried cranberries.   But you can make it in whatever proportion you like.   For a special treat, you can even add in some M&Ms.   Note:  the "Mallow Magic" comes with packets of gooey icing to put over the top, but we didn't find it necessary.   And of course it adds extra calories and sugar.

This snack mix mixing activity lets kids create a custom mix that they eat at snack time.  You'll need an assortment of snack items, such as:

• raisins

• goldfish crackers, plain or cheese

• Chex cereal

• Life cereal

• Cheerios

• square pretzels

• peanuts (only if no children in your group are allergic to nuts)

• yogurt covered raisins

 Label a Ziploc baggy for each child, so you don't lose track of which mix belongs to which child!   Put each ingredient out in a bowl.  Have children wash hands then give them a baggy.  They can choose how much of each ingredient goes in their baggy.  For snack time, why not have a picnic outside.  This way you can make the most of this easy to carry, easy to serve snack.

Cereal Snack Necklace

Let preschoolers make their own snack necklaces to nibble during the day. 

You'll Need:

• yarn
   

• masking tape
   

• Cheerios or Fruity Cheerios

First cut a long piece of yarn for each child (must be large enough to fit over the head when strung and tied).  Wrap one end of each piece of yarn with masking tape, to make a firm threading end (no needles required).

 You can also make a "tag" by folding  a small piece of masking tape over the other end and letting it stick to itself.  Write the child's name on the tag.  This is important as they often take their necklace off part way through the day and can become quite upset when someone takes their necklace by mistake.

Start by having the kids wash hands.  Now give each kid a small bowl of cereal and a piece of yarn.   You can have them share a bowl, but remind them not to snack while they work or they will spread germs through the bowl of cereal (from the saliva on their fingers).  

If you use the colored Cheerios, you can encourage the children to make fun patterns as they work. 

When a child loses interest or fills his string, you can tie the ends together to make a necklace.  Be sure they don't fill their string completely or it will be hard to tie it off. 

 

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