Any ideas for multicultural snacks which the children could try at snack time?

Answer 1

Just serve a variety of healthy snacks on the menu. Labeling a food as 'cultural' is jut plain 'labeling' or calling it 'different than what we eat'.

EDIT: Many in our school found it quite offensive that on 'German Day' the school served sausage and kraut. Or 'Hispanic Day" lunch of tacos and beans. "Black History Month' gave us fried chicken, greens, and watermelon. The Irish got Stew and Biscuits. These 'multicultural meals' just reinforced cultural stereotypes.
** Now, at snack time we serve hummus dip with carrots (middle east) or sometimes the typical ranch dressing. Or we serve chips and salsa (hispanic), or pita and yogurt dip (greek, turk). Pretzels and honey-mustard dip (german), cucumbers with a yogurt dill dip (greek), roasted pumpkin seeds (a meat alternative)(pepitas). We have made 4th of July patriot cups (blue jello on bottom, some strawberries, and yogurt or kool whip for the topper)(american). **
These 'ethnic foods' are served as part of our regular menu not some labeled 'multicultural heritage snack' on a 'special day'. My class has an average of 4-6 different ethnic groups, so we are very diverse and we see ourselves as one race, the human race.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

When celebrating diversity through food---it's important to help children make connections between a culture and its food! You can always serve things such as egg rolls, spaghetti, tacos or tortillas. You could also do something as simple as making...
FRIENDSHIP SNACKS

#1 FRIENDSHIP SNACK MIX: Have each child bring in a half cup of their favorite snack (You can offer parents suggestion at this point: cereal, raisins, crackers, etc) When you get all of the snacks-- mix them all in a huge bowl and serve them for snack.

TALK ABOUT... how different things go together to make something very good. This helps get across the ideas of diversity, sharing, cooperation, and trying new things..

#2 Do the same as above, however, USE FRUIT instead of snack mixes. Have each child bring in one can... or piece of fresh fruit...and then talk about how different things go together, to make something very good. This again helps get the ideas of diversity, sharing, cooperation, and trying new things.. (Donate any left-over cans to a shelter)

I also like the idea of an "eclectic food feast". You can find directions at http://www.kidactivities.net/post/Miscel...
If you want specific food ideas...check out the Themes of France, Mexico, or China...(Listed in the Category choices under Themes: Countries Around the World...)

There have been comments on this page suggesting that labeling snacks as 'multi-cultural' is not a good thing. That's specifically why we celebrate diversity---NOT to stereotype--but to celebrate all cultures and enjoy how we all 'blend'. By sharing each others cultures including food--we all come together. Food, art, music, sports, and games are ways we get to know and appreciate each other.

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Answer 5

Go to this site to find some recipes that may work for ya:)

http://www.education.com/collection/jmamable/multicultural-food/

Copy and paste into the website bar in your browser--I love this website! Its awesome!

Good luck:)

Answer 6

Humous with falafels. Tasty and very healthy! Plus fairly easy to make!

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/9609/chickpea+and+herb+falafel