Make smoothie pops Activity
Explore the kitchen with your tamariki, they'll love these healthy treats.
Why do it?
- 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).
How to do it
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.
- Place berries, banana, yoghurt, juice and maple syrup in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Divide the smoothie among ice-block molds or small cups.
Using more te reo Māori
| Te reo Māori | English |
|---|---|
| Rōpere | Strawberry |
| Reka | Tasty |
| Miraka tepe | Yoghurt |
| Panana | Banana |
| Kai reka | Treat |
