Cheese Wedge
Toddler · 2–3A big wedge of cheese with holes. Color the cheese any shade of yellow! A fun way to talk about food and the animals that make milk. Print it on A4 or US Letter, or color it online with tap-to-fill.
A triangle with holes
A wedge of cheese is a triangle with round holes cut out of it, which creates the same puzzle as the donut but repeated: the holes are inside the outline and are not part of the cheese. Children who colour them in have not noticed, and it is a good thing to notice.
That makes this one of the better pages for a child who has started rushing. It cannot be filled in one sweep; the holes force a stop each time.
Why cheese has holes
Not all of it does, but the holey kind gets them from bacteria producing gas as the cheese matures — bubbles trapped inside that leave a space behind. Children of five or six find this both slightly disgusting and completely fascinating, which is the ideal combination for a fact they will remember.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does cheese have holes?
- Bacteria in the cheese give off gas as it matures, and the bubbles leave holes behind. Only certain cheeses are made this way, which is why most of the cheese in the fridge is solid.
- What age is this page for?
- Three to six. The wedge is simple, and the holes add a useful obstacle for children who colour too fast.