With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, I wanted to talk with the kids about ways to keep their hearts healthy. There are so many different heart healthy foods. I put together nibble trays so we could try a few. :-)
Our Heart Healthy Nibble Trays include....
Berries- are full of heart-healthy phytonutrients and soluble
fiber.
Black Beans- are high in fiber, B-vitamins and minerals
Carrots- are packed with carotenoids, fiber and vitamins to help your
heart.
Oranges- are rich in beta-carotene, potassium, magnesium and
fiber.
Tomatoes-provide lycopene, vitamin C and
alpha- and beta-carotene.
Broccoli has vitamins K, C and E, potassium, folate,
calcium and fiber.
Two's Room
First, I held up the different foods to see if the kiddos knew what they were. Then I told the class why each was good for their heart.
Then I told the friends they get to choose what they want to try :-)
Quinn has black beans and blueberries on her plate :-)
Kate is looking at her orange slice
Lucy is doing some tasting....yummm
Threes Room
I showed the class where the heart is located, and I talked about how it works hard to pump blood through the body. I explained that we need to eat foods that are good for our hearts....
Then, I showed each of the six foods we will be trying
While Sophia was eating broccoli she told me it was dry....(broccoli is pretty dry!)
Reagan is using the tongs to pick some yummy food to try!
Jon is trying a little of everything!
Alba loved the orange sections....she ate a bunch! :-)
Ethan has lots of black beans on his plate :-)
Harper munched on lots of broccoli!
Ryan is deciding what to choose next.....
I think Rossi has a little black bean in her mouth...she told me she didn't like the tomato and I told her I was super proud of her for trying!!!
Lucy is checking out her black beans :-)
Sadie ate lots of blueberries!!
Charly has a mouth full of carrots :-)
Ethan liked the black beans alot
Caelen ate everything on his plate! He loves tomatoes!
Well done threes class!
I brought large pieces of broccoli, little oranges, and whole carrots for the nursery to explore....
Beckett likes his carrot!
Raelyn is holding an orange!
Rowan had a big carrot!
Its a "produce" party!!!
Hendrick and Rowan are interested in the broccoli :-)
Alex is holding an orange :-)
Drum solo Ethan!
Ethan is showing his 2 carrots
Hendrick and Sophie tasted black beans, tomatoes and blueberries!
Hendrick is not sure about the squishy tomatoes....
4's Class
Henry is choosing some heart healthy foods....
Alena put a little blueberry on her plate
Annalee is choosing a few blueberries too
Brooks is watching Raegan try something...
Hi Maggie!
Charlie is doing some tasting....yumm!!
Hayden liked the black beans alot!
Nice job 4's friends!
Toddler Nibbling :-)
Brady likes the tomato!
Abe loved the blueberries!
Peter is doing some nibbling...yumm!
Drew really liked the blueberries..she asked for seconds and thirds!
Greta is showing us her little tomato piece :-)
Story is checking out her tomato piece
Leona is loving the heart healthy foods!
Brady is watching Piper try her food :-)
Jacob enjoyed his blueberries :-)
Nice job Toddlers!
