About the Recipe
Colourful, healthy, and hands-on — this no-cook recipe is perfect for helping little ones practice coordination and pattern-making. Encourage your child to name colours, count pieces, and create their own rainbow masterpiece!
Ingredients
Strawberries
Pineapple chunks
Green grapes
Blueberries
Melon cubes
Banana slices
Wooden or reusable skewers
Preparation
Wash and cut fruit into bite-sized pieces (grown-ups can handle sharp knives).
Lay the fruit out in bowls or plates by colour
Show your child how to gently push pieces onto the skewer — one of each colour to make a rainbow!
Talk about the colours, textures, and tastes as they build.
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for a cool snack.
Allergens: None (check for fruit sensitivities).
EYFS links: Mathematics (pattern-making, counting), Physical Development (hand–eye coordination), Communication & Language (naming colours and textures).