Kids in the Kitchen – Snack Time with Apples & Cranberries!
At Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, we’re excited to share our Kids in the Kitchen video series! This fun, educational program is designed for students in grades K-6, their families, and even educators. The videos focus on using local ingredients, making it easy for kids to help prepare simple, no-cook snacks featuring Cape Cod’s favorite fall produce: apples and cranberries!
Our goal is to highlight local agriculture while inspiring kids to get involved in healthy, hands-on food prep. Each video walks viewers through easy-to-make snacks that don’t require cooking, while also introducing the history and background of the featured fruit or vegetable.
What’s Inside the Videos?
- Easy snack recipes using fresh, local ingredients like apples, cranberries, green beans, and more!
- Ideas for healthy, no-cook snacks that kids can help make, perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or classroom activities.
- Nutrition tips to help families and educators teach kids about the importance of fruits and vegetables in a balanced diet.
- Ways to incorporate local produce into lessons on farming, sustainability, and Cape Cod’s agricultural heritage.
Whether you’re a parent looking to get your kids excited about food or a teacher wanting to incorporate local food education into your lesson plans, this series offers the perfect mix of fun, learning, and delicious snacks.
Why You’ll Love This Series:
- Inclusive and engaging: The videos are designed to be used by families and educators alike, making it easy to incorporate into classroom activities or at-home learning.
- Support for local farms: All the ingredients featured in the videos highlight fresh, seasonal produce from Cape Cod’s rich farming community.
- Health-conscious and kid-friendly: The no-cook snacks are not only nutritious but are perfect for little hands to help with, teaching them important life skills along the way.
Check out the entire series, loaded with simple snack prep ideas, at www.capecod.gov/kidsinthekitchen!
A Valuable Resource for Teachers:
Educators, this series is a great way to integrate local food education into your classroom. Whether you’re teaching about nutrition, the environment, or local agriculture, these videos can provide engaging content that ties directly into your lesson plans.
For more videos and tips on local food, nutrition, and agriculture, visit our Kids in the Kitchen series on our website. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and more Cape Cod-inspired food ideas!
This series was created in collaboration with Buy Fresh Buy Local Cape Cod and funded by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). We believe in promoting local agriculture and fostering strong connections between families and their food, and these videos are perfect for anyone looking to teach kids about sustainable, nutritious eating.
