Just Add Water

Bring home the beach (without the sand) by serving your little one cute crabby snacks and painting scenes from under the sea using a mess-free medium: water!  

Playlist: Calm Creative Flow

Big canvas, little hands. Press play on these meditative tunes and grab the crayons, watercolors, or other craft supplies to create a calming space so your little artist can settle into a creative flow.

Recipe: Crabby Bites

Treat your little one to a beachy snack, including a sweet citrus crab and yummy yogurt waves. 

Serving Size: 2 - 4 crabs

Time: 5 Minutes

Here's what you'll need...

Ingredients:

• 4 - 8 small clementines or mandarins

• 1 small package of blueberries

• 1 scoop of yogurt of choice

Tools/Supplies:

• Regular spoon (for plating)

• Little Spoon or Utensils

• Plate

Directions: 

1. Peel your clementines or mandarins.

2. Place a full, peeled clementine or mandarin on the plate, adding 3 additional slices on either side for legs.

3. Add 2 small dollops of yogurt to hold the blueberries in place, then press 2 blueberries into the yogurt to make eyes.

4. Scoop yogurt onto the plate and form a wave using a spoon.

5. Enjoy!

*Serve once your child is 6 months + and has started solids. Consult with your physician before offering new foods.

Activity: Water Painting

What You’ll Need:

• Paint brush, any size

• A cup to hold your water (Mealtime Cup or Rinse Cup work great!)

Directions:

1. Lather up the sunscreen, we’re taking this one outside!

2. Grab your paint brush, water, cup, and bring your imagination.

3. Take a seat with your little one on your patio or shaded pavement. Make sure the ground isn’t too hot.

4. Use water as paint to create a beach scene, draw sea creatures, or outline the sun with your budding artist.

 

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