Teaching colors, healthy eating, and fine motor skills all in one fun activity? Yes, please! This Rainbow Fruit Activity is a hands-on way for preschoolers to explore the colors of the rainbow while making a tasty and nutritious snack. Plus, the included Rainbow Fruit printable helps little ones visualize the correct color order as they create their very own edible rainbow.
Why This Activity Is Great for Preschoolers
- Color Recognition – Kids practice identifying colors in a fun and interactive way.
- Fine Motor Skills – Threading fruit onto a skewer strengthens hand-eye coordination.
- Healthy Eating – Encourages kids to try different fruits and enjoy a variety of nutrients.
- Science Connection – Teaches the order of the rainbow and basic sorting skills.
What You Need:
- At least one fruit for each color of the rainbow:
- Red: Strawberry, cherry, raspberry
- Orange: Orange, mango, peach, apricot, cantaloupe
- Yellow: Banana, pineapple, yellow apple, yellow pear
- Green: Kiwi, honeydew melon, green grapes
- Blue: Blueberries
- Purple: Grapes
- Skewers (Use with adult supervision!)
- Cups (for sorting fruit) or one large bowl (for mixing fruit together)
- Rainbow Fruit Printable (to help kids follow the correct color order)
How to Set Up the Activity
Step 1: Prep the Fruit
Wash and cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces.
Decide if you want to keep the fruit sorted by color in cups or mix everything together in a large bowl for extra sorting fun.
Step 2: Talk About Safety
If using skewers, remind your child to handle them carefully and only poke the fruit, not fingers!
Step 3: Learn About Colors and Rainbows
Discuss the different fruits and their colors.
Ask questions like:
- “What color is this strawberry?”
- “Can you find something yellow?”
Show your child the Rainbow Fruit Printable and talk about the colors in order:
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple
Step 4: Build the Rainbow Fruit Skewer
Let your child thread the fruit onto their skewer in the correct order using the printable as a guide
Step 5: Eat and Enjoy!
Once the rainbow is complete, it’s time to enjoy the tasty creation!
Talk about the flavors and textures—ask your child which fruit is the sweetest or the most sour.
You can even turn it into a taste test by trying different variations of the rainbow with new fruits next time!
Extend the Learning!
- Rainbow Sorting Game – If you mixed the fruit in a bowl, challenge your child to sort them into the correct color groups before threading their skewer.
- Count the Colors – Ask your child to count how many pieces of each color they use.
- Make a Rainbow Smoothie – Blend leftover fruit with yogurt or juice to create a rainbow-colored drink!
This simple activity is not only delicious but also a great way to bring hands-on learning into your preschool routine.
Grab your Rainbow Fruit Printable and let the colorful fun begin!
Xx Jeni
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