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February 6 – Fun Fact of the Day

Hey kids, did you know that February 6 is a super cool day? It’s National Frozen Yogurt Day! This day is all about celebrating a delicious and often healthier alternative to ice cream. Grab a spoon, and let’s dive into some frosty facts and fun activities. For myself, 16 Handles is the BEST froyo place! I love all the flavors and the toppings. You can check out the Fact of the Day for Kids here.

FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT FROZEN YOGURT

  1. Frozen yogurt was introduced in the 1970s as a soft-serve dessert.
  2. It’s made with yogurt instead of cream, which often makes it lower in fat.
  3. Frozen yogurt can come in various flavors, just like ice cream.
  4. Some frozen yogurts contain live probiotic bacteria, which can be good for your digestive system.
  5. The United States saw a frozen yogurt boom in the 1980s and it’s been popular ever since.

ACTIVITY IDEAS TO CELEBRATE FEBRUARY 6

Let’s have some frosty fun in school with these frozen yogurt-themed activities:

  • Try an Ice Cream Word Search
  • Create a colorful frozen yogurt art project using paper, markers, and glitter for toppings.
  • Have a classroom discussion about healthy eating and where frozen yogurt fits in.
  • Write a creative story or poem about an imaginary adventure in a frozen yogurt land.
  • Design and draw your dream frozen yogurt shop as a classroom art activity.
  • Organize a fun quiz about the history and facts of frozen yogurt.
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QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT FOR FEBRUARY 6

Let’s think a bit deeper about frozen yogurt:

  • Why do you think frozen yogurt became popular as an alternative to ice cream?
  • What are your favorite frozen yogurt flavors and toppings?
  • How is frozen yogurt made, and what makes it different from ice cream?
  • Can frozen yogurt be a healthy dessert choice? Why or why not?
  • How would you invent a new frozen yogurt flavor?

WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 6

Here are five questions to spark conversation. Would you rather…

  • Eat only chocolate or only vanilla frozen yogurt for a year?
  • Create a new frozen yogurt flavor or a new topping?
  • Have a frozen yogurt with fruits or with candies and chocolates?
  • Eat frozen yogurt on a hot day or a cold day?
  • Own a frozen yogurt shop or an ice cream truck?

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