Open Shut Them
Fingerplays & Songs A hand warm up with a new direction in every single line. This song helps children learn… Hand controlOpening, shutting, creeping, and rolling. Body part wordsLap, chin, mouth, toes, and nose. One step then the nextEvery line asks for something new. Stopping on cueDo not let them in, and do not make […]
10 Little Fingers 10 Little Toes
Fingerplays & Songs Counting to ten on toes and fingers, with a new move every time. This song helps children learn… Counting to tenThree at a time, all the way up. Touching as you countOne tap for each toe and each finger. Action wordsWiggling, stomping, stretching, clapping. Naming their own bodyToes down low, fingers up […]
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients: Makes 12-14 muffins 2 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 2/3 cup oil 1 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 4 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp lemon zest (optional) 1 cup sugar 1 cup blueberries Directions 1. Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Mix them together […]
Bagel Pizzas
Ingredients: Mini bagels (1/2 per child) Pizza Sauce Shredded Cheese Desired Pizza Toppings Tin Foil Spoons/Utensils Directions: 1. Provide children with ½ mini bagel on a piece of tin foil. 2. Set out bowls of sauce and pizza toppings with appropriate utensils for serving. 3. Have children spread cheese on top of their bagel […]
Frozen Yogurt Granola Cups
Ingredients: Makes 12 granola cups 1 cup granola (MUST BE A NUT FREE GRANOLA) 1 tablespoon butter (melted) 1 tablespoon honey 24 oz yogurt of choice Fruit of choice (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, mango, strawberries, etc.) Directions: 1. Combine one cup granola, melted butter and honey in a bowl. Mix well. 2. Fill a muffin […]
Apple Mango Salsa
Ingredients: 2 cups of local apples, diced (firm & crisp apples work best) 1 cup mangos, diced ½ cup red bell peppers, diced 1 Cucumber, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (optional) ¼ cup lime juice ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup orange juice Pita bread cut into quarters to scoop with […]
Strawberry Carrot Smoothies
Ingredients: 2 cups plain Greek yogurt 1 cup carrot juice 1 cup orange juice 1 cup frozen pineapple 1 cup frozen strawberries Directions: *TEACHERS ONLY USE THE BLENDER* 1. Place a bowl on the table to collect the ingredients from the children. 2. Place all ingredients into the bowl and have a teacher transfer […]
Baked Pancakes
Ingredients: Cooking spray (the baking kind works best) 4 cups pancake mix (Bisquick) 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 cups of milk Various fruits for children to top their pancakes Syrup Directions: 1. *TEACHER ONLY* Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Spray a sheet pan evenly with cooking spray 3. In a large […]
Granola Bites
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup instant oats 1 ¼ cup Rice Krispy cereal 1/3 cup soynut butter 1/3 cup agave nectar ½ tsp vanilla 1 bag of yogurt chips 1 bag of freeze dried fruit Directions: 1. Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners 2. In a bowl, add in the oats and the Rice […]
No Bake Banana Bites
Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 1 ripe banana 1 tablespoon soy or sun nut butter ½ tablespoon corn syrup 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal ½ cup crispy rice cereal Directions: 1. Peel and place banana(s) into a large bowl. Add soy or sun nut butter and corn syrup. 2. Mash together with a fork until […]