Snack Time

At Little Fishes we provide healthy and nutritious snacks.

Children are offered a variety of fruit and raw vegetables, diary and savoury snacks, plus a choice of water milk or their own drink. In addition, water is available throughout the session. Special diets are catered for and their opportunity for the children to taste food from different countries and cultures. Snack time is a great time for social interaction and to promote independence and, with this in mind, we operate a snack bar system where children quickly learn to self register their name when they are hungry, wash and dry their hands before helping themselves to the selection of food. Children are encouraged to pour their own drinks and use appropriate utensils like a spoon to scoop the cereal. When they have finished they clear their plates into a food recycling bin. Children take turns to help prepare the food and have an input in deciding what snacks they would like to have on the table.

As part of the curriculum children take part in cooking activities which they take home or eat alongside their chosen snack.