Muffin Tin Snacking for Kids

Muffin Tin Snacking has become a favorite in our house—for me as a mom and for my kids! I use our 12-cup muffin pan, filling each cup with healthy snack options for my kids!

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My kids love the variety, and there have been many times when it has helped them feel excited about trying something new—something they maybe would have resisted if presented in a different way.

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One half of the tray holds the same thing as the other half of the tray, and if you've been around here for a while, you'll know that I like to use opportunities like this to TEACH!

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SHARING the Pan: “Caleb, you are going to eat from this side of the tray, and Isaac, you’re going to eat from this side of the tray.”

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If your kids never argue, fight, or compete with one another, feel free to skip this lesson, but we’re still working on those things here.

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MATH Galore: We talk about things like: Counting to twelve – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Counting to twelve by 2’s – 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Half – half of 12 is 6, etc.

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Addition – 6+6=12 and on and on this can go—including both older and younger kids.

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There are few places that gift us with more number experience than the kitchen! When your kids can SEE math in their day-to-day, THAT’S when it will click.

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SWIPE UP TO LEARN MORE!

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