Spider Web Yogurt

Today's snack turns a bowl of yogurt into a spider web. Your little one squeezes berry circles onto the yogurt, then a grown-up drags a toothpick from the middle out, and a web appears like magic.

What you need

• Plain or vanilla yogurt

• Something to draw the web with: berry puree (mash a few thawed frozen berries, or stir a smooth jam with a little water), or a spoonful of yogurt tinted with a drop of food coloring (we used green)

• A zip-top bag or squeeze bottle for the puree

• A toothpick or skewer (for the grown-up only)

• Optional: one blackberry or blueberry as the spider

How to make it

1. Smooth the yogurt. Spread the yogurt flat in a shallow bowl or on a plate.

2. Fill the bag. Spoon the puree into a zip-top bag and snip off a tiny corner.

3. Draw the circles. Help your child squeeze 3 or 4 circles, one inside the other, starting small in the middle.

4. Make the web. A grown-up drags the toothpick from the center out to the edge, 6 to 8 times around, like spokes on a wheel. Watch the web appear!

5. Add the spider. Set a berry in the middle. Count the lines on the web before you eat it.

Why we love it

Kids get to watch circles turn into a web, which is a bit of art and a bit of science. Squeezing the bag builds hand strength, and counting the lines is a sneaky bit of Number 7 practice.

Make it your own

• Toast web: Spread cream cheese on toast and draw the web with berry puree.

• Dairy-free: Use any thick plant-based yogurt.

A quick safety note: Keep the toothpick in a grown-up's hand and put it away right after. Mash berries well for younger eaters and check labels for milk allergies. Always have your child sit while eating.

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More for this week: see all our Spider activities, Letter G activities and Number 7 activities.

Every child is different. Please use your own judgment about what's safe and right for your family. Always supervise children during activities and while eating, and adjust foods for allergies, dietary needs and your child's age and chewing ability. Sprocket & Sprout shares these ideas for fun and learning only. We are not responsible for any injury, allergic reaction, damage or mess that may result from trying them. This post may contain affiliate links; if you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.