Prerna, from Plano, Texas, sent in this great rainbow toast idea. Let’s take a look at it…

What did you make?

I made rainbow toast!

Ingredients:
Slices of bread
Half a cup of milk
Food colors
Pippet or eye droppers
Small bowls for the different colors you want to use
Clean paint brushes

Method:
Divide the milk in small bowls
Add one color to each bowl for example one bowl becomes red milk, the other one green and so on
Use One paint brush per bowl
Draw your design on your slice of bread ( one tip don’t put too much milk it will make the bread soggy)
Put it in the toaster to toast the slice
Enjoy with butter!

This activity is easy and can be done with children aged 3 and up.

It allowed for my 7 year old granddaughter to use her creativity, imagination, great for focus and attention! She was having so much fun! Creating lasting memories! She still remembers it and we did many months ago!

Do you have any other projects planned?

We have also enjoyed making homemade board games! All self directed by the 7 year old!

Tell the Housebound With Kids community a bit about yourself…

My name is Prerna. I have two grown daughters and three grandchildren. I have been in the field of early childhood for the past 35 years. Two years ago started my own consulting business providing trainings, coaching and consulting called Together We Grow. Most recently started my YouTube channel and launched my family coaching practice. Helping families since COVID. I currently live in Texas USA originally from India.
@togetherwegrow.online

Do you have any tips for other parents?

Take care of yourself first so you can show up for the children, self care should include some destress practice, create a routine and do a daily gratitude practice.

What are your family’s favourite board game(s)/card game(s)?

Most recently it has been Clue and then my granddaughter created two versions of her own which made me so proud of her! Checkers, Mancela and Chinese checkers.

What are your children’s favourite books?

My list is very long for books! We love books here just to mention a few:
Have you filled your bucket today?
The thing that Lou could not do
What to do with a problem
Sophia Valdez for president

What toys would you recommend to other parents?

Passive toys engage the Brian more so legos, play dough, Wood and any open ended toys that children can use their imagination and creativity.

Has this website and community helped you?

I love it! Such a great way to support parents and provide resources! Keep going!