Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about different fruits and how to make delicious fruit ice cubes.

Materials and Prep

• Assorted fruits (such as berries, oranges, kiwi)
• Ice cube tray
• Water
• Knife (with adult supervision)
• Cutting board
• Freezer

No special preparation needed, just make sure to have all the materials ready.

Activities

• Explore different fruits and talk about their colors, shapes, and tastes.

Take a closer look at each fruit and describe how it looks and feels. You can also taste a small piece to understand its flavor.

• Cut the fruits into small pieces with adult help and place them in the compartments of the ice cube tray.

Use a kid-safe knife to cut the fruits into small chunks. Fill each compartment with a different fruit.

• Pour water over the fruits in the tray and place it in the freezer to make fruit ice cubes.

Slowly pour water over the fruits in the tray, making sure they are covered. Put the tray in the freezer and wait for the cubes to freeze.

• Once frozen, take out the fruit ice cubes and enjoy them in a glass of water or juice.

Pop out the colorful fruit ice cubes and add them to a drink. Watch as they add flavor and color!

Talking Points

• “Fruits come in different colors like red, orange, and green. What color is your favorite fruit?”
• “When we cut fruits, we can see different shapes like circles, triangles, and squares. What shape did you cut?”
• “Water turns into ice when we put it in the freezer. What do you think will happen to the fruits when they freeze?”
• “Eating fruits is healthy for our bodies. They give us energy and make us strong. Which fruit do you think is the tastiest?”