Once upon a time, there was a little kid who felt very hungry. Their tummy was making funny noises, saying, “Feed me, feed me!” The kid asked, “Can I have a cookie?” But the answer was, “No.” Then they asked, “Can I have a burger?” Again, the answer was, “No.” The kid tried asking for a pizza and a shake, but each time, the answer was, “No, no, no, no.”
The kid sang a little song, “Mummy, mummy, mummy, look at my tummy. It feels so empty, give me something yummy.” But still, the answer was, “No.” The kid tried asking for cake, but the answer was still, “No.”
Then, the kid thought of making a snack. “Take some milk and put some sugar, put it in the blender,” they thought. But the answer was, “No, no, no, no.” They tried to make a sandwich with bread, jam, and cheese, but again, “No, no, no, no.”
The kid remembered all the good things they did. They woke up, took a shower, went to school, and even cleaned their room! They did their homework and put away their toys just like they were told. “Mummy, mummy, mummy, look at my tummy. It feels so empty, give me something yummy,” they sang again.
Finally, the kid asked, “Can I have some spinach?” Spinach is a healthy and yummy choice, and maybe this time, the answer will be “Yes!”
And that’s the story of the little kid and their yummy tummy adventure. Remember, sometimes the best snacks are the healthy ones!
Snack Time Exploration: Gather a variety of healthy snacks like fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Let the children explore these snacks by touching, smelling, and tasting them. Ask them to describe what they feel, smell, and taste. Encourage them to think about why these snacks might be better choices than cookies or cakes. Discuss how these snacks help our bodies grow strong and healthy.
Healthy Snack Art: Provide the children with a selection of healthy food items such as sliced fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain crackers. Encourage them to create fun and colorful pictures or patterns on a plate using these foods. After creating their art, they can enjoy eating their healthy masterpieces. Ask them how they feel after eating these snacks compared to sugary treats.
Story Time Reflection: Ask the children to think about the story of the little kid and their yummy tummy adventure. Why do they think the kid was told “No” to certain foods? What did the kid learn about making healthy choices? Encourage them to share their thoughts on what healthy snacks they might choose next time they feel hungry.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Can I have a cookie?
No.
Can I have a burger?
No.
Can I have a pizza?
No.
Can I have a shake?
No, no, no, no.
Mummy, mummy, mummy,
Look at my tummy,
It feels so empty,
Give me something yummy.
Mummy, mummy, mummy,
Look at my tummy,
It feels so empty,
Give me something yummy.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No, no, no, no.
Can I have a cake?
No.
Take some milk
And put some sugar,
Put it in the blender.
No, no, no, no.
Take a slice of bread,
Put some jam,
Layer it with cheese…
No, no, no, no.
Mummy, mummy, mummy,
Look at my tummy,
It feels so empty,
Give me something yummy.
Mummy, mummy, mummy,
Look at my tummy,
It feels so empty,
Give me something yummy.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No, no, no, no.
Mum, mum, mum,
Tum, tum, tum,
Give, give, give,
Yum, yum, yum.
You made me wake up,
You made me shower,
You made me go to school,
Hours and hours.
Got on the school bus,
Never did any fighting,
Took all my lessons,
Cleaned up my room right.
I did my homework,
Wrote down the A, B, C,
Kept all the toys back,
Like you told me.
Mummy, mummy, mummy,
Look at my tummy,
It feels so empty,
Give me something yummy.
Mummy, mummy, mummy,
Look at my tummy,
It feels so empty,
Give me something yummy.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No.
Can I have a…?
No, no, no, no.
Can I have some spinach?
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