For Healthy Eating, we’ve been working on making gradual changes that make a big difference. Like, we started using ground turkey and chicken in our tacos instead of beef. We also put out all the taco ingredients on the table and let the children build their own lunches. Kids were putting spinach on their tacos …
We asked our separate classrooms to plan and cook lunch for the whole centre. They got into the kitchen and helped mix and make the meal for everyone else. Before we cooked, they had to decide on their meals and ingredients. ~Dundonald Child Care Co-operative, SK
I was inspired to increase the gross motor activities and invitations throughout our room. I have had great success with the Knock down game [from LEAP HOP, p. 48-49], all while following the principles of Play and Exploration! Some of my students (with my suggestion) used our blocks as bowling pins one day. We kept …
One of the many exciting (and fast-paced) jobs associated with Healthy Start/Départ Santé is data collection. Run, throw the ball, anthropomorphic measurements, plate waste analysis and environment scans are some of the terms and phrases that you will hear throughout the two days of data collection, when spending time with the Healthy Start team at …
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Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef or turkey 1 taco seasoning pouch (low in sodium) 1 cup water 1 tomato, diced 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped Kalamata or black olives, sliced Spinach or lettuce Cheddar cheese, grated Salsa or plain Greek yogurt (optional) Directions: Heat a skillet over medium-heat. Add meat and cook until …
Ingredients: 3 cups baby spinach 2 cups fresh fruit (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and/or peaches etc.) ½ cup yogurt Directions: Wash baby spinach. Cut fresh fruit into small pieces and add to spinach. Add yogurt and toss salad until everything is coated. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Ingredients 3 cups of chopped cabbage 1 can of red beans, rinsed 2 green onions, chopped 1 red pepper, diced ¼ cup feta cheese, diced ¼ cup chopped parsley ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tbsp olive oil 2 pressed cloves of garlic Directions Mix the chopped vegetables, feta and parsley in a large bowl. Add …
Ingredients: 1 & ½ cups of frozen blueberries 1 banana (frozen) 8-10 fresh pineapple chunks ¾ almond milk 1 cup spinach Toppings: Fresh blueberries Fresh strawberries Mandarin pieces 2 tablespoons of unsweetened coconut ¼ cup granola 1 tablespoon hemp seeds 1 tablespoon walnuts 1 tablespoon peanut butter Directions: Put all ingredients in blender and blend. …
Ingredients: Pizza Bush Pie 2 slices of bread Spreadable butter 1-2 tbsp. pizza sauce ¼ cup chopped or sliced meat (chicken, ham, etc.) ¼ cup Mozzarella (more or less depending on personal preference) Extras: Sliced peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, pineapple, tomatoes, etc. Directions: Make campfire (works best when there is lots of hot coals and fire …
Bush Pies (Erica’s Favorite) Ingredients: Pizza Bush Pie 2 slices of bread Spreadable butter 1-2 tbsp. pizza sauce ¼ cup chopped or sliced meat (chicken, ham, etc.) ¼ cup Mozzarella (more or less depending on personal preference) Extras: Sliced peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, pineapple, tomatoes, etc. Directions: Make campfire (works best when there is lots of …
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