Here’s a cool idea I saw recently: After learning all about the different land forms in the US, one teacher had each kid make a map of the USA using permanent marker on a tortilla and then adding marshmallows, Twizzlers, brown sugar and frosting. Cool, huh!?
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Why not use a food coloring pen, then they can eat it. Otherwise, what is the point in using the food? There are lots of hungry kids out there who would love to eat their work afterwards.
Oooh! Such a great idea! Thanks!