December 12, 2020

Food Week Morning Riddles (12-12-2020)

by Chompers

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Get ready for some YUMMY food-filled riddles on today's Chompers!

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>> Rachel: Good morning, and get ready for a new episode of Chompers! 


Pop that toothbrush onto your top teeth. Pick a side and make sure you remember to brush the outside, inside, and chewing side of your teeth. Ready? 


>> KIDS: 3, 2, 1 brush!


SFX YUM!


>> Rachel: It’s food week on Chompers, and today it’s riddle day! 


SFX Huh?


>> Rachel: A riddle is kind of like a puzzle, but for your brain! 


 SFX OH!


>> Rachel: We’re going to give you some hints -- and then you are going to guess!


 Ok here’s your first riddle: 


I’m white on the outside, 

and easily cracked,

And once I’ve been opened 

You can’t put me back!


Before I give you an answer, switch your brushing to the other side of the top of your mouth!  Keep making tiny circles with your brush and make sure to brush each tooth


Ok, let’s hear that riddle again:


I’m white on the outside, 

and easily cracked, (SFX EGG CRACK)

And once I’ve been opened 

You can’t put me back!


Got a guess ready? Shout it out in 3, 2, 1 


(SFX TICKING CLOCK?)


>> KIDS: An egg! 


(SFX CHICKEN) 


>> Rachel: It’s an egg! 


The eggs you eat come from a chicken. 


Did you know there are more chickens in the world than any other type of bird? 


Switch your brushing to the bottom of your mouth and make sure you’re reaching all the way back to your very back teeth!


OK Ready for your next riddle? 


I’m sweet and I’m sticky, 

And go well with tea,

But you might get stung

If you try to steal me.

What am I?


(Pause) 


Figure it out? Shout the answer in 3, 2, 1: 


>> KIDS: Honey!


(SFX BEES BUZZING)


>> Rachel: Ok, before the answer, switch your brushing to the other side of the bottom of your mouth. Don’t brush too hard.


Now before you go, I have one more riddle for you to think about today! Here it is..


I’m bad when I’m green, 

I’m best when I’m black, 

But don’t eat the pit 

When you’re eating this snack! 

What am I?


Let’s hear that again.


I’m bad when I’m green, 

I’m best when I’m black, 

But don’t eat the pit 

When you’re eating this snack! 


Come back tonight to find out the answer, and for more of food week! And don’t forget to 


>> KIDS: 3, 2, 1, spit! 


Yum!