Are you ready to make delicious Crispy Rice Eggs to prepare ourselves for this Easter weekend? Baking together is one of the best ways to spend quality bonding time with children. Today we are going to focus on taking turns in conversation to help build those listening, thinking and speaking skills while cooperatively working together.

What You will Need

• 4 Cups of crispy rice cereal 
• 3 Cups marshmallows 
• 2 Tablespoons of butter 
• Optional: Food coloring 
• Egg moulds
  

Process

1. Melt the 4 tablespoons of butter and 4 cups of marshmallows inside the microwave for 10 seconds at a time. 

2. Add 4 drops of food coloring and mix altogether. 

3. Add 4 cups of crispy rice cereal to the melted butter, marshmallows and food coloring.  

4. Mix altogether till colour is consistent. 

5. Fill the egg moulds with the mixed ingredients. You can also use your hands or a spoon to create any shape you like. 

6. Leave them inside the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes to cool down and harden. 

7. The colorful eggs are ready to serve. 

Engaging with Your Child

Let’s bring fun to the kitchen and make these colourful and sweet easter eggs. Invite your child by saying “Would you like to help me make delicious and sweet easter eggs?”. This kitchen activity will give your child an opportunity to practice their helping and communication skills. Some children may not volunteer or offer their assistance but may need someone to ask them for their participation. Wait for your child to respond and honour their response. If your child is not interested, perhaps find another time or continue doing this activity on your own in a fun way – this may attract their attention to join you. Engage in conversation with your child by asking them open-ended questions such as “What’s your favourite ingredient?” and “What do you think will happen next?”. Thank your child for their help to complete the simple steps of mixing, measuring, and shaping. This will reinforce their pride in helping and assisting others. Bon Appétit!