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• There are lots of fine motor skills involved in this activity, which might include filling, pouring and using utensils.
• It is a shared experience and can strengthen language learning. It’s a chance to introduce and use some new words too. Rōpere (strawberry), panana (banana), reka (delicious).
• Tamariki to take turns, strengthening the idea that they can give something away and still get it back again.
• Tamariki to practise skills of co-operation and self-discipline.
• Whānau to practise the skills of the ‘rākau’ or ‘tree’ style of parenting(external link).

You’ll need: 2 cups frozen berries, 1 medium banana, 1 cup low-fat strawberry or vanilla yoghurt, 1/2 cup fruit juice, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.

1. Place berries, banana, yoghurt, juice and maple syrup in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Divide the smoothie among ice-block molds or small cups.