Did you know owls can rotate their heads almost all the way around - a whopping 270 degrees in each direction? Your child will happily show off some twisty owl neck moves while creating the most wise-looking snack this side of the forest! With simple ingredients like brown rice cakes, a favorite snack spread, and cheerful fruit details, little hands can assemble their own wise owl buddies. Craft your cute owls with a playful expression, as if they're hooting with delight at the arrival of fall. While making these fun snacks together, talk about the different colors you see and how they look like the bright colorful leaves outside on the trees. Make this fun Fall snack even more complete by reading about owls, learning fun hoots and calls, or even taking a nature walk…will you be lucky enough to spot an owl nesting in the bare trees? This healthy activity engages all the senses and deepens the skills growing brains and bodies need to thrive. Who knew learning about nutrition could be such a hoot! 🦉

Ingredients:
Rice cakes
SunButter
Cheerios
Bananas
Blueberries
Apples
Cantaloupe or peach

Directions:
1. Spread the SunButter on top of rice cake.
2. Top with two slices of banana for the eyes.
3. Top the bananas with blueberries for the pupils.
4. Cut a small piece of cantaloupe or peach into a triangle for the beak and place on rice cake.
5. Add two apple slices for the wings.
6. Add some Cheerios for the body