Make a merry-go-round that is good enough to eat!

Description:
Here's a snack that is super-fast, super-easy, and whimsical, too.

Let your child help with everything from shopping to measuring to assembling. As your child creates the merry-go-round, ask him or her to identify each animal and tell a few facts about it. If serving this dessert to the family, provide each member with a ticket to gain admission to the "carousel."

Step-by-Step:

1. Follow directions on the pudding box.
2. Pour mixture into dessert bowls.
3. Have your child place animal crackers in the pudding along the inside rim of the bowl to simulate a merry-go-round.
4. For a realistic touch, add a paper umbrella to the center.

Materials:
Instant chocolate pudding
Milk
Animal Crackers
Dessert bowls
Paper drink umbrellas (optional)