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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!

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