See how to make an amazing Sugar Science Fair Project where soda and juice are boiled. Your child can do this science fair project too!
Does everyone know they’ve done away with the food pyramid and adopted the food plate? I know, it’s kind of old news, but as I’ve been reflecting on how to make sure we get more vegis into our diets, I thought up this craft for the kids. I really thought the visual would be helpful...Read More
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Eating better is a BIG priority for me right now. I'm looking at healthy alternatives to all our favorite meals and snacks, preparing new recipes to ensure we eat more balanced meals, and eating a lot more organic (and a lot less processed) foods. I expected a lot of resistance from my family. When my son wondered why his sugary cereal was replaced with a healthier organic one, I showed him the grades each got on the Fooducate app by scanning the bar codes with my smartphone. It was like a lightbulb went off and suddenly, our oldest son was a lot more accepting of the alternatives I was presenting. I wanted to take his understanding further. We read a wonderful book by Cath Senker, which supports the changes I'm making in our family's diet. It was a great introduction to food groups and explained, in simple terms, how food can help you be healthy or be bad for you, depending on your choices. It also introduced my son to what it means to be a vegetarian and touched briefly on food allergies. Once we were done with Senker's non-fiction work, I gave my son his own book to complete. Download this book free here. Print the first two pages, flip over and run through the printer again to print the remaining pages. Staple the spine. I created this book after conducting loads of research with what I believe are credible sources (e.g. WebMD, Livestrong, and Mayo Clinic). Keep in mind, though, I'm not a dietitian. The book examines fiber, sodium, and sugar. Kids need to figure out how much of each is recommended daily, then complete an activity that tests their newfound knowledge. I won't lie, some things required additional explanation, but my son's questions told me I'd found a way to pique his curiosity. "Popcorn has fiber!" he exclaimed. "Maple syrup is natural sugar?" "If 575 milligrams is 1/4 teaspoon of sodium, then 1,150 must be 1/2 teaspoon, right?" Amen! He wasn't just reading the book, there was comprehension. To test it, though, he grabbed three pre-packaged snacks from the pantry and completed the following worksheet. His choices were graham crackers, fruit strips, and pretzels. We looked at the labels to find how many grams or milligrams of fiber, sodium, and sugar were present in each. He referred back to his healthy choices book and filled in the recommended daily amount. Then we used the percentage calculator at math.com; find it here. Download a PDF of this worksheet here. "Whoa, Mom! How could you buy these? They have a LOT of sugar!" he said looking at the fruit strips. Mission accomplished.
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If you have arthritis, carpal tunnel, or sore hands, then these hand stretches for knitters and crocheters could help you enjoy your crafting time again!
Build an electromagnet and discover how the electromagnet's strength changes depending on the number of wire coils in this electricity science project.
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This easy science experiment is a fun way to demonstrate the concept of gravity to young children. You’ll just need a few supplies, including paperclips and magnets, to take part in this cool science activity! This activity correlates with NGSS: Disciplinary Core Idea PS2.B. Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! Here’s a fun …
These 50 clean healthy snacks will keep you going all day long! Plus, they'll add great variety to any meal plan.
Mrs. Thompson’s Treasures is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. This post may contain affiliate links. Do you remember those Highlights magazine hidden picture pages like these? I remember always having fun with those in the waiting room at the doctor’s office. I wanted to create something similar, […]
Ah, Pinterest. It’s one of the greatest social sharing websites to come out of this digital age that we live in. With all of the incredible craft projects, delicious recipes,…
Kids love these engaging biography research projects with ready-to-go writing templates and hands-on biography activities!
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I've often wondered if my child's incessant hunger was tied to the interoception sense -- Sensory Processing Disorder. Yep, Interoception
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Displaying student work in elementary classrooms is important to build community, foster pride for work, and anchor student learning. However as we move to more digital projects and portfolios, sometimes we struggle to display all of the amazing work students are doing. QR codes are the perfect way to bridge the gap between digital work and real world bulletin boards as visitors can scan on any device and see the work. However, creating QR codes in bulk for each of your students can be a process on the majority of URL paste sites. I'm going to share an amazing tool
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How (and how NOT to) plan Genius Hour in an elementary classroom. Genius Hour ideas for second, third and fourth grade. Projects, organization, classroom management, and planning for passion projects.
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This low calorie, low carb, high protein recipe is all the rage these days. It’s a simple chicken and veggie stir fry dish that is so good, it’s addictive.
Get rid of splinters, slivers, stingers, and more from the skin by learning how to make a homemade herbal drawing salve with this simple recipe.
