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We’ve found a handful of great snack recipes that are great to make with kids! Homemade Cheese Crackers Who doesn’t love cheese crackers? Chef In Training has created this …

What are your plans for St. Patrick’s Day and Snake Saturday? Whether it is going to a parade or just wearing green, here are a few enriched activities for …

Summer is half-way over but we hope you are having a blast enjoying the warm weather and activities! The first day of summer is known as the summer …

It’s International Chocolate Day and we have compiled some GREAT things about Chocolate: Chocolate doesn’t make children hyper. source Health Benefits of Chocolate: source Anti-carcinogenic Anti-diabetic and anti-obesity Anti-inflammatory …

To help you and your family celebrate the Fourth, we have found some fun and safe activities to do with your children. Balloon Fireworks: Create these exciting attention grabbers to …

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! We have curated a selection of great activities to prepare for a super green celebration! End O’ the Rainbow Gold Hunt or …

Did You Know: Fun Food Facts The least crowded day at grocery stores is typically Wednesdays. (s) The strawberry is the only fruit that grows its seeds on the outside. …

We posted last week about the method of Introducing New Foods to Your Preschoolers by Julie M. Martinez and Karla P. Shelnutt EDIS Dept UF, where variety is very important …

Did You Know: Healthy Food Facts Apples are more effective than coffee at waking you up in the morning. Bananas aren’t the only fruits with potassium. Avocados have twice the …

Here is a good way of Introducing New Foods to Your Preschoolers by Julie M. Martinez and Karla P. Shelnutt EDIS Dept UF: Variety is Key! The five food groups …

Our focus this month will take us to the grocery store and beyond! Each classroom will have their own learning journey that is focused around their group interests. Their questions …

Walking Apple This is the best treat in the fall after a Nature Walk. You will need: an apple apple corer or equivalent peanut butter or almond butter raisins small …

Chef For A Day You will need: bread cookie cutters sandwich toppings imagination, etc Directions: Let your child be a chef for the day and create their own sandwich! …

Happy Healthy Smiles You will need: shiny red apples (cut in wedges) with skins on peanut butter or strawberry flavored fluff mini marshmallows Directions: Give your child 2 lips: shiny …

Yummy Fruit Trains To make a delicious train, break apart four sections of a graham cracker; then arrange the pieces to form a train engine or train cars. Spread peanut …

Pizza Rounds Provide your child with a half of an English muffin. Help them spread pizza sauce on a muffin. Then show them how to lay a few skinny strips …

Ladybugs You Will Need: English muffin cream cheese red food coloring raisins bowl spoon Directions: In a bowl, mix a few drops of red food coloring with a small …

Crunchy Beetles Make a crunchy beetle treat with your child! peanut butter round crackers Chinese noodles raisins spoon Directions: Gather the supplies and , with your child, begin to …

image To celebrate Blueberry Day here are some Blueberry facts and delicious recipes to enjoy! Blueberries have the highest antioxidant capacity of all fresh fruit. Antioxidants are responsible for neutralizing …

Shells and Sand Ingredients: Shell Pasta Butter or Margarine Parmesan Cheese Directions: A great way to integrate our theme into dinner time! Boil shell pasta until tender, drain. Your child …

Let’s Go Fishing! Ingredients: Pretzel Rods Peanut Butter (or similar ingredient) Goldfish Crackers Recipe: This is a fun, interactive snack! Encourage your child to use the pretzel rod as the …

Apples to Apples You will need: various fruits and vegetables This is your chance to compare apples to apples, along with many other types of fruits and vegetables! Encourage your …

Garden ABC’s This can be a fun (and learning) activity for the whole family! Write down a list of names of fruits, vegetables and flowers you find in a garden. …

This month’s theme provides a great opportunity to introduce your child to new foods. Besides just tasting, get creative and play with your food by printing with fruits and vegetables! …

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