Mitten Shaped Sandwich Idea

We are starting a winter unit about Mittens in my home daycare so I thought I would kick off the unit by serving a mitten inspired lunch.  I put almond butter and homemade strawberry jam into two separate small plastic baggies. I cut a tiny hole in the bottom corner of each bag so that…
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Kid Friendly Food- 10 Healthy High Protein Snacks (part 2)

  Here are five more creative food ideas that are packed with protein. These snacks have all been kid tested and approved by years of daycare children. See part 1 of Kid Friendly Food -Healthy High Protein Snacks for the first five delicious snack ideas. 6. Nutritional Yeast sprinkled on Popcorn Be careful with popcorn and…
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Kid Friendly Food- 10 Healthy High Protein Snacks (part 1)

There is a direct correlation between what children eat and their behaviour. We all want to spend our days with children who are happy and feel good. When we fill our children’s stomachs with nutritious food, they are able to regulate their emotions. They also have the energy and focus needed to learn and grow.…
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The Tasty Green Smoothie-A Secret Weapon for Kids!

Do your children (or your daycare children) refuse to eat anything leafy and green? Have you tried disguising it, covering it, hiding it, renaming it or pairing it with a favourite?  Did it work?  It didn’t for me. My children can be coaxed into trying a little bite of a leafy green vegetable but that…
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