From Mud Pies to Snow Cakes
Mud Kitchen: A piece of bark leaning on a tree with the word “mud!” written on it.
A square made out of sticks with a mixture of mud, rocks, and leaves in the middle.
A child shakes a bottle over a mixture of rocks, mud, and leaves framed by sticks.
At WILD CHILD we love to play and experiment with mud! Making mud pies is one of our favourite activities! But mud pies aren't an option when the ground is frozen and covered in snow! But that shouldn't stop little chefs from cooking outdoors!
A star-shaped cake pan with various nature objects inside.)
Snow is the perfect ingredient for SNOW CAKES! The change in season and natural materials lend themselves nicely to expand children's imaginative play!
Here is a simple recipe for snow cakes:
You will need the following:
Snow
Nature treasures
Bowl or cake pan/mold
A gloved hand placing snow in a star-shaped cake pan.
1. The perfect snow cakes are packed with lots of snow! First, fill your cake pan or bowl with lots of snow! Then, pack the bowl or pan tightly with snow before turning it over!
2. Now, carefully turn it over like a sandcastle.
3. Carefully remove the bowl or cake pan.
A star made out of snow decorated with nature objects
4. Ta-da! You now have a snow cake.
5. Decorate your cake using winter nature treasures!
6. Slice and serve!
Two stars made out of snow decorated with objects found in nature.
Written by Lorena Arauz, Parent Support Coach and Wild Child Outdoor Playgroup Facilitator