We have been studying about Renew, Recycle and Re-use. Fittingly our garbage day is on Wednesdays and the children anxiously awaited the garbage truck to see how it disposes of our garbage.
Some of the words they learned this week are: dump, landfill, dispose and incinerator.
The bins waiting for the truck
Children waiting patiently.
Do you see that recycle symbol?
It was worth the wait!
April showers and a little puddle makes happy kids.
Fifth week of turnip growth. The weather is still iffy- so we will keep indoors until all signs of winter is really gone. The weather says snow is in our forecast …sigh!
Here the children all participated in planting seeds using recycled baby food jars.
Turnips purchased from Aldi for less than $1
This is the 2nd-3rd week growth
The window sill provide enough sunlight for their growth. In the picture you see some Morning Glory that I planted myself that week.
Fifth week and they are looking good.
Running a daycare can be exhausting at times. I try to energize with daily salads. Here is a simple and easy recipe I make often. I found it in the BHG magazine about 2 Thanksgivings ago.
This is what it calls for (Sara Foster):
1. In a large bowl, combine the orange zest and juice, lime zest and juice, and vinegar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. In the same bowl, layer beets, carrots, apple, and turnip. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Toss salad right before serving, then top with parsley leaves.
*To cut matchsticks, use a mandolin or a food processor that has either a julienne blade or large shredding blade.
You can also get the recipe here. BHG got it from Foster’s Market here
I start with the turnip.
Then add the carrots
Next is the Granny Smith apple with Beets on top
Orange and lime juice together
Toss it a little
I add the juice to everything but, you can add when ready to serve
It is so yummy! I told my sisters about it and the love it!
It is a perfectly delicious salad for anyone who loves beets. It is sweet with all the flavors – and you will not taste the turnip. Try it and let me know.
The children enjoyed our once per week Movie Day with, ‘The Lorax’
We got the book from Downers Grove Library to read during our April theme of Renew, Recycle, Reuse.
Some of the other books we are reading this month:
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
The Great Kapok Tree
Where Does the Garbage Go?
We would love to hear any other book suggestions.
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