Fall Snacks & Sensory Play
Pumpkins, apples, and playtime...oh my! Serve your child a classic fall treat, cut perfectly for little hands. Then, dive into a festive sensory play bin that’s simple to create and a blast to explore.
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Recipe: Caramel Apple Slices
A little salty and a little sweet. Bite into a slice of caramel apple heaven with this seasonal snack that’s crunchy and colorful.
Serving Size: 2 servings (4 - 5 slices each)
Time: 15 Minutes
Here's what you'll need...
Ingredients:
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1 medium apple
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Small bag of:
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Caramel melts
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M&Ms or chocolate chips
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Pretzels
Tools/Supplies:
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Cutting board
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Knife Pot
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Spatula
Directions:
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Unwrap caramel melts and add them to a pot on your stovetop.
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Heat on a low to medium setting, stirring them periodically with your spatula
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Slice apples and leave them on the cutting board or lay them on a dinner plate.
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Pour melted caramel generously onto apples.
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Top with M&Ms and crushed pretzels.
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Once the caramel has hardened, transfer the apple slices onto your little one’s Plate and serve with a Big Bites Fork to minimize sticky fingers.
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Enjoy!
Disclaimers: Serve once your child has started solids and is able to safely consume hard candies and caramel. Consult with your physician before offering new foods.
Activity: Pumpkin Patch Sensory Bin
What You’ll Need:
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A medium to large-sized container or bin
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Base ingredients: beans, rice, pasta, or lentils — whatever you have in your pantry!
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Pumpkins that fit in your bin
Directions:
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Grab your bin and fill the bottom with your base ingredients. You don’t have to pick just one!
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Get creative by mixing base textures, sizes, and colors.
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Add pumpkins and spoons. If you have chopsticks, add those too so your little one can work on their fine motor skills while picking up the base ingredients.
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Encourage your little one to scoop, explore, and play!
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