Week 15 of Nutrition Expedition: So Many Squash!

December 19-22, 2016

Photo by Ms. Kelly V

So Many Squash!

We pretended to be a variety of squash this week in Nutrition Expedition, all while practicing yoga! 

I picked a handful of poses to represent each type of squash. Some were pretty challenging, but I always remind the children that if it doesn't feel comfortable, not to push themselves too hard, and I give them an alternative way to accomplish the pose. 

Butternut Squash (Mountain Pose)

Acorn Squash (Tree Pose)

Spaghetti Squash (Hedgehog Pose)

Pumpkin (Bow Pose)

Kabocha Squash (Butterfly Pose)

Hubbard Squash (Camel Pose)

Crookneck/Gooseneck Squash (Gate Pose)

Super Sleuth Question

1. What was your favorite squash pose?

2. Was it easy or tricky/challenging?

Photo by Ms. Kelly V.

Photo by Ms. Kelly V.

Photo by Ms. Kelly V.

Photo by Ms. Kelly V.

Photo by Ms. Kelly V.

Photo by Ms. Kelly V.

Photo by Ms. Kelly V.

Week 14 of Nutrition Expedition: Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes!

December 12-16, 2016

Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes!

We sharpened our baking skills this week in Nutrition Expedition while creating delicious pumpkin "cupcakes"! They were such a tasty and healthier alternative to a childhood favorite. The children went crazy over them 😀!

Here is the recipe for the cupcakes (website link), if you feel a hankering this weekend:

For the infants, I made yummy squash/peach teething biscuits. They were so easy to make! Here is the recipe: