Happy Thoughts
by Boey Shumin Eileen
#Scienceofplay01
An activity that allows children to use the food/fruit products that has bright colours to convey happy thoughts to his/her environment.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Suitable For: 4 - 5 years old
Estimated Time: > 30 mins
Environment: Indoors

Learning Framework
Physical - Fine motor - placing of fruits/ food in rows
Intellectual - Tapping on prior experiences to discover the colors that go well together, sorting out the fruits
Emotional - Being able to appreciate the different colors on the food/ fruits
Social - Able to complete activity with family members through discussion and to display cooperativeness
Materials

Step 1
Wash, dry and cut the food/fruits.

Step 3
Invite the child to create happy thoughts with the food/fruit.

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Collection of various food/fruits
Small knife (with parental guidance)
Small spoon
Step 2
Choose a plain (preferably white) coloured plate/tray according to the amount of fruits/food bought and start to line the food/fruit products.

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