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Volume 2, Issue 4
summer newsletter
Summer activities
Activity starts with the provider, especially when it comes to the youngest members of the
day care, infants. To encourage rolling over, crawling and walking, as well as cognitive development, try these activities:
Hold playtime on the floor and help your infvbant explore his or her surroundings.
Choose activities that allow movement of arms, legs, hands and feet, avoiding rough play.
References: http://www.eatright.org/resource/fitness/exercise/family-activities/exercise-with-your-baby
For those who are older, play this game called: 1,2, 3, Mums!
Kids Chef
The following two recipes can be completed by the children who
are 3-12 years old, with some guidance from you. Arrange all the
materials for them prior to beginning.
Childrens tools: Paper Towels and or Salad Spinner, Large Bowl, 6
plates, serving spoon.
Prior preparation by adult: Cook and slice chicken. Slice tomato.
1 Sliced Tomato
6 Lettuce Leaves
3 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4. Shake the jar. (Have the children take turns shaking the olive oil mixture vigorously)
5. Pour salad dressing over salad and mix
thoroughly.
Yields: Five
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Note: Grilled Chicken can also be added
to this recipe.
ble or fruit provides al the vitamins or minerals that the CACFP recommends, which are Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Iron, and Calcium.
Below is a sample chart to use when trying to decide which combinations complement
each other when it comes to making menus.
Day
Monday
Asparagus
Broccoli
Peas
Tuesday
Plums
Wednesday
Asparagus
Collards
Strawberries
Thursday
Cauliflower
Spinach
Cantaloupe
Friday
Asparagus
Kale
Grapefruit
Saturday
Tomato
Beets
Prunes
Sunday
Broccoli
Tangerines
Parsnips
Apricots
Choose: Asparagus spears that are, crisp, round and straight, with tight pointed
tips that have not begun to flower. Choose asparagus spears that are the same
thickness so that cooking time will be similar. Spears that are flat are usually
tough. One pound makes about 3 servings.
Store: Asparagus should be stored in the refrigerator in a plastic bag and used
within 3-5 days.
How to use: Wash well and trim off about and inch at the end of the spear if it
is tough. Asparagus are best when steamed until just tender. They can be laid
flat in a steamer or stood upright in a tall pot in about 1 inch of water. Cook
them for 4-7 minutes or until they are tender. Asparagus spears are great served
as a hot vegetable, in salads or vegetable and dip platers.
Explain to the children that certain vegetables such as asparagus can come in
different varieties such as white asparagus (left side picture) or green asparagus
(right side picture).
Seleccione: Esprragos duros, de tallo redondo y derecho, con puntas cerradas que no
hayan comenzado a florecer. Elija esprragos que tengan el mismo grosor para emplear el
mismo tiempo de coccin. Los que son planos generalmente se han endurecido. Una libra
rinde para unas 3 porciones.
Modo de preparar: Lvelos bien y crteles aproximadamente una pulgada del cabo si
est duro. Los esprragos quedan major si se cocinan al vapor hasta que se ablanden un
poco. Se pueden colocar acostados en una canastilla o parados en una olla alta con 1 pulgada de agua aproximadamente. Djelos cocinar de 4 a 7 minutos o hasta que se ablanden.
Los esprragos son muy sabrosos servidos calientes, en ensaladas o como estremeses con
salsa aparte.
Explicar a los nios que ciertos vegetales como los espragos pueden venir en diferentes
variedades as como los espragos blancos de la izquierda o los verdes de la derecha.
Strawberries
Choose: Berries that are brightly Colored, firm and have hulls attached. Avoid
boxes that are leaking, or show signs of mold. A pint equals 2 cups of sliced berries.
Store: Berries should be stored in the refrigerator and are best if used within 23 days.
How to use: Wash berries and remove hulls just before using. Eat plain, with
cereal or mixed in with yogurt.
Have the children compare and contrast the old strawberries (picture #1) with
the fresh strawberries (picture #2).
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Seleccione: Fresas de color vivom duras y que tengan las hojas de la cabeza. No
compres cajas que goteen o que estn mohosas. Una pinta equivale a 2 tazas de
fresas tajadas.
Modo de preparar: Lave las fresas y quteles las hojas de la cabeza apenas las
vaya a preparar. Se pueden comer solas, con cereal o mezxladas en el yogur.
Haga que los nios comparen y contrasten las fresas de la foto #1 con las fresas
de la foto #2.
Picture 1
Picture 2
Sweet Treats
Try these sweet yet healthy snacks.
One cold and one hot.
1 avocado
1 banana
Remove the skin and pit from the avocado and add the flesh to the blender. Add
the remaining ingredients and blend until completely smooth. Store in an airtight
container and chill. Serve plain or with banana slices.
Resource: http://healthfullyeverafter.co/blog/2013/5/8/avocado-chocolatepudding?crlt.pid=camp.fLGCJDppmtgB
Apple quinoa
Ingredients:
2 c. water
Resource: http://kelseysappleaday.blogspot.com/2013/10/meatless-monday-peanut-butterapple.html
Brand
Flavor
Serving
Sugar
Apple
8 fl oz
22g
Orange
8 fl oz
27g
Cranberry Apple
8 fl oz
30g
8 fl oz
24g
Grape
6.75 fl oz
28g
Fruit Punch
6.75 fl oz
21g
Cranberry Raspberry
6.75 fl oz
18g
6.75 fl oz
18g
Sugar(grams)
Apple and Eve100%
Berry
Grape
Kiwi Strawberry
Orange Tangerine
Punch
Strawberry Banana
Tangerine
White Grape
Minute Maid 100%
Apple Juice
Grape Juice
Orange Juice
Sugar (grams)
Welch's 100%
Apple Juice
Grape
Orange Juice
White Grape
Motts 100%
Apple Grape
Apple Punch Juice
Motts Medleys Apple
Motts Medleys Grape
Motts Medleys Tropical
Apple
ShopRite 100%
Grape
Organic Apple
Orange
Tropicana 100%
Apple Juice
Fruit Juice (Fruit Punch)
100% Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
V8 V-Fusion 100%
Peach Mango
Goji Raspberry
Acai Mixed Berry
Resource: http://
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Domain/141/
FoodsMeetDECACFPDelacarRules2014.pdf
How to Begin
1. Make a plan
Potty training takes time, patience, and practice. By making a plan you can prepare yourself and the
child for a successful move from diapers to their potty toilet.
2. Take it Slow
Do not rush the toddler, or allow others to rush him/her through potty training faster than he or she
is ready. Your child will move from one stage to another at their own pace. He or she will need time to
learn to recognize the urge to go.
Be patient and encourage your child to help build his or her confidence in using the potty alone. If the
toddler resists using the potty or isnt getting the hang of it within a few weeks, he or she may not be
ready.
4. Accidents Are Ok
Do not get angry or punish your child if he or she has an accident.
This may hurt his or her self-esteem. Remember that your child has only recently recognized the urge to
go but doesnt have the muscular control necessary to prevent accidents.
Susanna Isakova