About

Purpose

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce a new food to the children in your classroom. The more times children are exposed to new foods, the more likely they are to eat and enjoy these foods in the future.

Overview

Making Blueberry Parfait is a hands-on cooking activity that works well in small groups at tables. This fun and colorful snack layers juicy blueberries, creamy yogurt, and crunchy granola or cereal. It’s a great way to explore new foods and practice healthy eating habits!

Learning Objectives

  1. Children will explore the taste and texture of blueberries in a fun and interactive way.
  2. Children will develop basic food preparation and fine motor skills through scooping, pouring, and layering.

Teaching Objectives

  1. Teachers will model healthy eating behavior by participating alongside the children.
  2. Teachers will guide children in safe food handling and preparation practices.

Teaching Tips

  • Remember that the more times children are exposed to a new food, the more likely they are to develop a taste preference for that food.
  • Children are more likely to try a new food if an adult models the behavior!

Prep Info

blender, spoon and tasting cups

Equipment Required

materials

Materials/Supplies

* Optional

handwashing illustration

Before the Lesson

  • Wash and prepare blueberries and other mixed berries (if using).
  • Place yogurt, blueberries, and granola in separate bowls for easy scooping.
  • Ensure all cooking tools, such as mixing bowl(s) and cups, are ready for use.
  • Immediately before the lesson, ask the children to put on their chef aprons, chef hats, and wash their hands.

Activity

Introduction

Activity Description

  1. Prepare the Ingredients:
    • Invite children to explore and touch the ingredients before assembling their parfaits.
  2. Assemble the Parfait:
    • Demonstrate how to layer yogurt, blueberries, and granola to make a parfait
    • Provide each child with their own disposable cup and plastic spoon.
    • Encourage each child to build their own parfait, scooping the yogurt, adding blueberries, and sprinkling granola on top.
  3. Serve, Taste, & Discuss:
    • Invite them to observe, smell, and feel the food. Let them decide whether to taste it and share their thoughts or personal connections.
    • Invite the children to try the snack in two ways: Using a spoon or drinking.
    • Ask them:
      • “What do you like best about your parfait?”
      • “How do the blueberries taste?”
      • “What other fruits could we use to make a parfait?”

Summary

Enrichment

Ask the children, “What other fruits can we use in a parfait? Could we use strawberries, bananas, or peaches instead of blueberries?”

Attention Teachers!

Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.

Weekly Log

Attention Teachers!

Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.