Hands On Activities

A great way to encourage food play at home is by using fun animal toothpicks! 🐻🦊🐼

They create a playful, low-pressure way for children to get closer to new foods without actually having to touch them. This can be especially helpful for kids who are hesitant about textures or trying something new. It turns mealtime into exploration and play instead of pressure — and sometimes that small step makes a big difference!

You could even:

• Let your child “feed” the animals

• Create a silly food safari

• Use them to build patterns or sort foods by color

• Encourage poking, stacking, or moving food before tasting

Small exposures lead to big wins!

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