Mud Pit Chip Dip - A Yummy Farm Theme Snack

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Do your kids like to play with their food? Then they will love this book-based snack! Today the Virtual Book Club for Kids is reading The Little Blue Truck and studying farms! We are sharing a super fun Mud Pit Chip Dip that your kiddos can help you make or that you can prepare as a surprise for your farm theme!



In The Little Blue Truck (image below is an Amazon affiliate link), two trucks get stuck in a mud pit.


 You and your kiddos can make your own delicious mud pit with the following 

Simple Supplies: 

microwaveable dish, refried beans, mild salsa, cheese, seasoned salt and taco seasoning



Easy How to:

1- Mix refried beans, salsa, cheese, and spices to taste. I have one child who does not like spicy food at all, so we only put in about 1/4 cup of mild salsa with 2 cans of beans and about 1/2 cup cheese. This is a very flexible mud pit recipe!

2- Microwave it until it is heated throughout. We usually put a 9 inch square glass pan in the microwave for about two minutes. You can stir it when it is done to be sure it is heated evenly.

3- Serve with chips, trucks, and farm animals! You can even act out the story with your edible mud! Be sure to clean any toys you use first!



You can learn more about the Virtual Book Club for Kids here and join in all the fun at the Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids Facebook Page!


And be sure to check out these other fun farm activities (perfect for preschool!) to go with your Little Blue Truck week:


Science & Color Activities

Movement Activities
Happy Educating,
Carla


I may share at any of these parties!




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Comments

Growing Book by Book said…
What a fun and healthy snack to make with the kids.
October 10, 2016 at 7:15 AM
Unknown said…
Edible play activities are great to help fussy eaters.
October 11, 2016 at 6:50 AM
The OT Toolbox said…
Great idea for introducing new tastes and textures to kids!
October 11, 2016 at 10:26 PM
Kim Vij said…
What a fun play on the mud from the story Little Blue Truck. Thanks so much for Cohosting the VBCforKids!
October 12, 2016 at 12:06 PM
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