Wiggly Worm Toddler Treat

This activity works great with a number of themes. You can use it during the letter W week for worms or a lesson about the Earth, Nature, Spring, or Weather Theme.

You will need, graham cracker crumbs, Oreo cookie crumbs, yogurt or ice cream, your favorite type of nut, and gummy worms.

Use a clear cup or bowl for this activity, you want your toddler to be able to see the layers. Make yourself some dirt and sand. Use the Oreo cookie crumbs as dirt, the Graham cracker crumbs as sand. Make layers and talk about how it looks like Earth. Use this time to talk about all the things that the Earth is made of and how it helps for everything to grow. Next have your toddler put some nuts in there for rocks, you can put these items in whatever order you want to. After you have the "ground" made, add the gummy worms so they can wiggle through the dirt! To finish top it with your "snow" (ice cream or yogurt) and enjoy the tasty treat. You can also add a little blue food coloring to the ice cream or yogurt if you would rather have it rain!

During this activity, your child will learn fine motor skills such as measuring, grasping, and placing the food items. You also have the opportunity to practice language skills about the Earth and letter W.