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Use this delicious snack to introduce basic math skills such as patterning.

What You Need:


  • Plain or vanilla yogurt

  • Berries or other fresh fruit

  • Clear jar or cup

What To Do:


  1. Wash your hands together with soap and water.

  2. Have the child scoop the yogurt into the jar or cup.

  3. Next, have him scoop a layer of berries or another fruit of choice.

  4. Help him create a pattern of yogurt and berries until the jar is full.

  5. Point out the colors, layers, and patterns of yogurt and berries. For example, “You made a pattern! Yogurt, berries, yogurt, berries, yogurt, berries.” Or “Look at the colors! White, red, white, red, white, red. That’s a pattern.”

  6. Enjoy eating the parfait or place it in the freezer for a frozen treat!