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Easy Tree Snack for Kids

By Shaunna Evans 29 Comments · This content may contain affiliate links.

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As we explored different trees outside and learned about the different parts of trees, I wanted the kids to be able to make their own models of a tree. To make it  fun, we played with our food a bit and created this easy tree snack for kids.

Tree Snack for Kids

Get a full week of tree theme lesson plans for 

Home Preschool or your Preschool Classroom.

We started with a few different kinds of pretzels. To begin with I showed the kids this plate and we talked about the differences between the different kinds of pretzels. Then I encouraged them to think about which parts of the tree each kind of pretzel could represent.

Pretzels

Next I showed them this plate of grapes. I cut them in half so they would lay flat and not roll off the table when the kids were creating. It didn’t take the kids long to decide which part of the tree the grapes would represent.

grapes

Next I put some wax paper out along the counter. I wanted them to have plenty of space to create their trees.

Parts of a Tree Activity

Lovey was very proud of her creation, and I was proud of the way she told me all about the parts of the tree she used to build it.

Tree Snack Made by Kids

Do you think your kids would enjoy making their own tree snacks? It would be a quick and healthy snack even if you weren’t working on a tree theme.

Tree Snack for Kids-Learn about the parts of a treeMore Creative Tree Snacks

Shortly after we made our snacks here at home I came across these awesome ideas from two very creative ladies. You might be able to create your own snack forest!

Cucumber and Pretzels Tree Snack from Meet the Dubiens

Broccoli and Pretzel Tree from Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons

Get a Full Week of Tree Theme Learning and Play

Save time and get right to the playful learning with our printable lesson plan sets. Each set includes over 30 playful learning activities related to the theme, and we’ve provided different versions for home preschool families and classroom teachers so all activities are geared directly toward your needs.

   

This set includes active hands-on learning ideas and the following printables:

1) Uppercase and Lowercase Alphabet Matching Tree Activity
2) Colorful Trees Sorting Mats
3) Tree Color Word Building Mats
4) Tree Addition Game
5) Tree Beginning Sound Sort (for sounds /t/, /r/, and short /e/)
6) Tree Dice Game
7) Uppercase Tree Alphabet Cards
8) Lowercase Fruits, Seeds, and Flowers Alphabet Cards
9) 0-35 Tree Number Cards
10) Shape Cards (for hands-on shape activities)
11) Tree Word Family Sort (for -an, -op, -it, and -ug)

Get Your Lesson Plans

Home Preschool Tree Theme Lesson Plans

Preschool Classroom Tree Theme Lesson Plans

Find more ideas for learning about trees on my Letter T Pinterest Board.

 

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Filed Under: Earth Day, Kindergarten, Letter T, Preschool, Quick and Easy, Science, Trees Tagged With: Arbor Day activities, Earth Day activities for kids, easy snacks for kids, healthy snacks for kids, learning about trees, parts of a tree for kids, preschool tree theme, snacks for kids, tree snack

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  1. Nicki

    May 31, 2016 at 10:31 am

    Great post and snack idea! I love making snacks educational, and making learning fun! I’ll share this at my blog A Mom Life.

    Reply
  2. Mary Catherine

    May 19, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    I just love how you’ve extended the knowledge of trees into a fun, healthy snack. You know the kiddos are really going to remember this experience! Thanks for sharing, and I’m featuring this post over at Stress-Free Sunday. Hope your weekend is going well. 🙂

    Reply
    • Shaunna

      May 20, 2013 at 5:46 am

      Thank you, Mary Catherine. You’re right the kids really do remember the details we learned through this activity. Thanks so much for featuring this post.

      Reply
  3. Ticia

    May 18, 2013 at 9:29 am

    I like the combination of snack and lesson, what a great idea! Thanks for linking up to Science Sunday!

    Reply
  4. Sugar Aunts

    May 17, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    LOVE this! I’ve seen it pinned already 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us at Share It Saturday!
    Colleen at http://www.sugaraunts.com

    Reply
  5. Karyn

    May 17, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    This is SO cute! Thanks for linking to Share It Saturday! I’ll be featuring it tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Shaunna

      May 18, 2013 at 7:07 am

      Thank you!! Cute, simple, and some learning along the way…we loved it!

      Reply
  6. Jode@mummymusingsandmayhem

    May 16, 2013 at 12:40 am

    I think i have already told you on FB that i love this little tree activity but also wanted to let you know my twins had so much fun with it and i am featuring it on my Kid’s Co-Op post this week 🙂 http://mummymusingsandmayhem.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/weekly-kids-co-op-toddler-food-finds.html

    Reply
    • Shaunna

      May 16, 2013 at 6:28 am

      I’m so glad to twins had fun with this!!! Thanks for featuring the post this week.

      Reply
  7. Sara Phillips

    May 14, 2013 at 10:27 am

    I love it! What a fun way to play with your food!

    Reply
    • Shaunna

      May 15, 2013 at 5:26 am

      Thanks! Sometimes it’s fun to break the rules 😉

      Reply
  8. Ashley

    May 14, 2013 at 7:46 am

    How adorable! Featuring you this week on Mom’s Library!

    Reply
    • Shaunna

      May 15, 2013 at 5:26 am

      Thank you so much for featuring this post, Ashley!

      Reply
  9. maggy, red ted art

    May 14, 2013 at 4:28 am

    BRILLIANT!! What simple and fun and looks great!!!

    Thanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!

    Maggy

    Reply
  10. Jackie

    May 11, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Oh my goodness! These are just the cutest! I love ’em. We have green grapes cut in half almost every day for snack. Now I just need to pick up some pretzels!

    Reply
    • Shaunna

      May 12, 2013 at 1:07 pm

      Thanks, Jackie! I think the simplicity is the thing I love best about this snack. Hope your kiddos have fun with it!

      Reply
  11. Melinda@LookWhatMomFound...andDadtoo

    May 10, 2013 at 11:09 am

    cute! that creativity is amazing to me. I can’t think of things like that. The ladybug I did a few weeks ago took me a whole week to figure out LOL hope you come and share this on #kidsinthekitchen http://lookwhatmomfound.com/2013/05/homemade-versus-store-bought-kidsinthekitchen.html

    Reply
    • Shaunna

      May 11, 2013 at 7:23 am

      I don’t know if I can take credit for the creativity. Learning about the parts of trees originally gave me the idea! Glad to share over at #kidsinthekitchen.

      Reply
  12. Tara from The Magnolia Barn

    May 9, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    What a wonderful way to make snack time healthy and fun! So cute.

    Reply
    • Shaunna

      May 10, 2013 at 5:57 am

      Thank you! I’m glad you like the idea.

      Reply
  13. Sara

    May 9, 2013 at 10:38 am

    That is such a cute and healthy idea! This will be something I will keep in mind for when I have my own classroom!

    Reply
    • Shaunna

      May 10, 2013 at 5:50 am

      Thank you! I hope you get to use it one day. And good luck with that classroom…the first years of teaching are so memorable!

      Reply
  14. Gail @http://biblelovenotes.com

    May 7, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    Really cute. My grandchildren would love this…and it’s healthy too. Thanks for the creative idea.

    Reply
    • Shaunna

      May 8, 2013 at 5:50 am

      Thank you! I love that it’s a health snack that kids can have fun making. I hope you can try it out with your grandchildren soon.

      Reply
  15. Kirstylee

    May 7, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    This is so cute! My kiddos would love this. I think I might even do it outside with them so they can look at the tree in our backyard for inspiration. 🙂

    Reply
    • Shaunna

      May 8, 2013 at 5:42 am

      Kirstylee, that is a fantastic idea! I bet my kids would like to try the activity again sitting outside. Thanks for the suggestion!

      Reply
  16. Jessica @ Play Trains!

    May 7, 2013 at 2:24 am

    The Little Engineer loves both grapes and pretzels. THANK YOU.

    Reply
    • Shaunna

      May 7, 2013 at 6:21 am

      I love when snacks can be simple, fun, and healthy! Glad Little Engineer would love this one!

      Reply
  17. Ann @ My Nearest and Dearest

    May 6, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    What a fun snack. We will definitely do this!

    Reply

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