Rambutan

The tropical fruit, Rambutan, from the tree family Sapindaceae proved to be a big hit at snack time today. The consistency of this fruit can best be compared to a grape, but the process of eating one is slightly more complex.

Tillie and I took one look at this furry fruit and decided to do a quick lesson before shocking our taste buds. We gathered the kiddos around and explained where the fruit comes from and what part of the fruit you eat.

The 1st graders were fascinated, and so was I. Something as simple as taking time to research a snack item can be thrilling and adventurous. 

Some kids said "YUM" while others made faces that resembled sucking on lemons. Regardless, it was a learning experience for everyone and a teaching moment that could not be passed up.